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GJ05 USE

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,516 mi
Last recorded70,516 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 70,516 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 64,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 64,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 61,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Sml oil leak possible sump gasket

Pass 21 Aug 2015 57,642 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 57,642 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 52,711 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 46,634 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 46,184 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 45,735 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 44,949 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 43,829 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 45,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

near side front winscreen wiper blade incompleat

Pass 15 Apr 2008 40,128 miles

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

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 USE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 USE, 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 USE registered?

GJ05 USE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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The MOT history for GJ05 USE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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