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GK05 RUY

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Green Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

83,270 mi
Last recorded83,270 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 RUY
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 83,270 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 83,263 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 81,574 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 81,573 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 79,836 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 78,377 miles

rear axle corroded and possible wear in pivot bearings

Fail 1 Dec 2021 78,377 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle corroded and possible wear in pivot bearings

Pass 10 Dec 2020 76,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 7 Dec 2020 76,506 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached BACKBOX (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 28 Jun 2019 73,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 73,446 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 70,426 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 70,424 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 67,248 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2016 64,700 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

slight coolant leak

Pass 2 Jun 2015 61,451 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

noise from rear brakes when applied

Pass 13 Jun 2014 57,379 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 57,379 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 52,825 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 47,225 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres badly age cracked

both wipers split but still clearing the screen sufficiently

Pass 15 Jun 2012 47,225 miles

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

both rear tyres badly age cracked

both wipers split but still clearing the screen sufficiently

Pass 14 Jun 2011 42,294 miles

age cracking n/s and o/s rear tyres

o/s washer jet operation poor

Fail 14 Jun 2011 42,294 miles

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

age cracking n/s and o/s rear tyres

o/s washer jet operation poor

Pass 29 Jun 2010 36,455 miles

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

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

both front discs worn

both rear tyre treads and sidewalls badly cracked

Pass 25 Mar 2009 30,788 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 28,142 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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GK05 RUY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GK05 RUY, 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 GK05 RUY registered?

GK05 RUY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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