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GK55 SWV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

147,095 mi
Last recorded147,095 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 SWV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 147,095 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 147,095 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 141,624 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 130,598 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 130,598 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 121,359 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 121,323 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 118,477 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 118,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 116,334 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 108,296 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 108,296 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 90,714 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 90,714 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 73,580 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

battery insecure

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Oct 2012 73,580 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

battery insecure

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Oct 2011 65,357 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 46,390 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 39,078 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 29 Sep 2008 29,235 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 29,235 miles

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

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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GK55 SWV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 GK55 SWV, 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 GK55 SWV registered?

GK55 SWV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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