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GK55 VGP

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

197,311 mi
Last recorded197,311 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 VGP
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 197,311 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 197,311 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 184,612 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 184,586 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Power steering malfunctioning valve in pump sticking (2.3.3a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 171,789 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 171,789 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 165,596 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 158,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 12 Sep 2014 158,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 17 Sep 2013 148,751 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 148,751 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 139,238 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 139,238 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 128,725 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 128,711 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 122,436 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 122,436 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 115,083 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 88,491 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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GK55 VGP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VGP, 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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GK55 VGP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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