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GJ05 VFH

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,309 mi
Last recorded83,309 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 VFH
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 83,309 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear axle corroding and delaminating

Pass 29 Mar 2017 78,882 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 74,605 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 74,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 58,397 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 51,168 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside door trim missing

Pass 18 Mar 2013 45,687 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside door trim missing

nearside rear tyre getting low and cracking in tread

Pass 26 Mar 2012 39,979 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 36,031 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre quite perished, but chords not visable yet.

Pass 24 Mar 2010 26,713 miles

Offside Front 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 18 Mar 2009 20,478 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 14,180 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 VFH is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VFH, 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 VFH registered?

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

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The MOT history for GJ05 VFH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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