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GJ05 PVF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

111,675 mi
Last recorded111,675 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 PVF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 111,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 110,451 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 108,672 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 108,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 106,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 103,640 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 103,501 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 100,409 miles

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

rear exhaust mount broken, but exhaust still supported

Pass 11 Mar 2019 98,479 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 98,479 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 98,367 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 96,367 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 94,834 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 94,833 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 87,334 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 78,253 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 69,893 miles

both rear tyres baqdly perished

Pass 19 Mar 2013 62,785 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Mar 2012 56,492 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 47,868 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 38,611 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 30,669 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 23,998 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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GJ05 PVF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc 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 GJ05 PVF, 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 GJ05 PVF registered?

GJ05 PVF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is GJ05 PVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ05 PVF 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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