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GF05 URW

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

83,139 mi
Last recorded83,139 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 URW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 83,139 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 82,385 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 81,768 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 80,138 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 78,350 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 76,286 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 74,297 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 73,298 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 72,423 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 71,260 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 71,260 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 69,583 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 67,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 67,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 62,435 miles

Both front and rear brake balance readings and handbrake readings vast differences-fronts reading nsf-280.osf-360.rears reading nsr-130.nsr-180.handbrake nsr-130.osr-180. Suspect brake caliphers-brake discs may require cleaning/deglazeing ???.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Dec 2012 57,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 57,858 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 52,229 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2011 52,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 42,494 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 34,988 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 29,353 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 29,353 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Berlingo?

Based on 4,453,235 MOT tests across 354,716 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
354,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 117,833
Stop lamp not working 110,487
Registration plate lamp not working 95,795
position lamp(s) not working 76,407
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 75,499
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GF05 URW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 84,923 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Berlingo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 117,833 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF05 URW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Berlingo typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GF05 URW registered?

GF05 URW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is GF05 URW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF05 URW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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