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GF55 OVH

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

124,325 mi
Last recorded124,325 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 OVH
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 124,325 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 124,325 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 121,796 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 121,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 118,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 118,005 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 112,352 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 98,081 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 96,078 miles

Brake pipes coated with rustproofing

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSF and OSF (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust rubbers perished, would advise replacement, system still currently supported

Pass 3 Mar 2020 93,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 tyre slightly perished and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre exhaust hanger snapped, system still secure

rear exhaust hangers heavily perished

Fail 3 Mar 2020 93,670 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 tyre slightly perished and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre exhaust hanger snapped, system still secure

rear exhaust hangers heavily perished

Pass 24 Jan 2019 88,056 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 83,462 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Feb 2018 83,462 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 77,760 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 71,986 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 71,986 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 64,540 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 55,858 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear axle has tyres off different reatings

Fail 28 Jan 2014 55,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear axle has tyres off different reatings

Pass 28 Jan 2013 49,586 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 43,400 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 37,659 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 31,983 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 26,215 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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GF55 OVH is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GF55 OVH, 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 GF55 OVH registered?

GF55 OVH is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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