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GJ05 USG

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

152,982 mi
Last recorded152,982 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 USG
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 152,982 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 139,868 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 126,146 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 116,565 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 114,819 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 108,656 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 104,267 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 99,551 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 91,854 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 89,195 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 89,195 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 79,760 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 79,759 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 69,091 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 61,117 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2013 59,204 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2013 59,204 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2012 55,558 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jun 2012 55,558 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2011 50,900 miles

ENG\OIL UP ####

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 May 2011 50,900 miles

ENG\OIL UP ####

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 46,452 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 42,924 miles

All tyres perished & cracked

Pass 6 May 2008 37,958 miles

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

cut nearside front tyre not to cords

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 USG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 USG, 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 USG registered?

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

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