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GF55 OVJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,713 mi
Last recorded112,713 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 OVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 112,713 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Under vehicle. (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 97,745 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 94,566 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 83,983 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking

Pass 6 Dec 2019 82,339 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 77,800 miles

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

Nearside repeater lense missing

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 72,861 miles

Both rear tyres perished / cracking

Exhaust back box heavily corroded

Exhaust back box slight leak at join to centre

Fail 21 Nov 2017 72,779 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both rear tyres perished / cracking

Exhaust back box heavily corroded

Exhaust back box slight leak at join to centre

Pass 23 Nov 2016 69,110 miles

Exhaust back-box corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 65,325 miles

Nearside Front nearing legal limit outside edge

Nearside Front repeater lense missing

both rear indicators slightly faded to white

damage to n/s/f wing

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

slight blow on rear exhaust last joint

Fail 13 Nov 2015 65,270 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front nearing legal limit outside edge

Nearside Front repeater lense missing

both rear indicators slightly faded to white

damage to n/s/f wing

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

slight blow on rear exhaust last joint

Fail 28 Oct 2015 65,178 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2014 58,631 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 50,162 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 47,083 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 43,420 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 43,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs corroded and lipped

Pass 22 Nov 2010 36,252 miles

Front discs corroded on edges and lipped

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 30,552 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 26,304 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 OVJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OVJ, 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 OVJ registered?

GF55 OVJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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