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GJ55 RKX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

193,997 mi
Last recorded193,997 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 RKX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 193,997 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 193,987 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX TO CENTRE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 185,861 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 185,858 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror plastic cover missing leaving sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust blow on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 174,646 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 165,491 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 152,129 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 144,029 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 136,512 miles

n/s/f mirror casing slightly damaged

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2018 124,422 miles

anti roll bar link rubbers starting to split/crack

tyres starting to crack / split

Pass 20 Sep 2017 117,238 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 107,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear seat pivot worn

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 94,408 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 84,902 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 76,611 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 65,624 miles

NSR/OSR TYRES HEAVILY PERRISHED

Fail 28 Sep 2012 65,622 miles

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

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

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

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

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

NSR/OSR TYRES HEAVILY PERRISHED

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 54,014 miles

nearside mirror case broken

rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 29 Sep 2010 48,889 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 45,844 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 38,190 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 27,141 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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GJ55 RKX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GJ55 RKX, 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 GJ55 RKX registered?

GJ55 RKX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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The MOT history for GJ55 RKX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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