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GF05 XGW

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,003 mi
Last recorded61,003 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 XGW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 61,003 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 59,139 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 57,978 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 57,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 56,351 miles

Rear subframe has surface corrosion.

Pass 27 Sep 2021 54,355 miles

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened.

Pass 26 Sep 2020 53,284 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 53,283 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2019 51,292 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 48,170 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 48,170 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2017 43,096 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 40,029 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 36,630 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 31,658 miles

N/S front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S mirror casing damaged

Pass 15 May 2014 31,658 miles

N/S front tyre worn on outer edge

O/S mirror casing damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2013 23,200 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 23,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 May 2012 13,509 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 10,683 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 9,465 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 9,453 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2009 8,061 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 6,555 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 XGW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XGW, 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 XGW registered?

GF05 XGW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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