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GJ05 VFB

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,814 mi
Last recorded127,814 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 127,814 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing slight play

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2018 127,797 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 117,407 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2015 103,522 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 95,421 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 88,949 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 88,949 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 79,250 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2011 69,559 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 69,034 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 61,555 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 52,394 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 52,394 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 VFB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VFB, 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 VFB registered?

GJ05 VFB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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The MOT history for GJ05 VFB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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