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GK55 VGV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,454 mi
Last recorded149,454 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 149,454 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 143,070 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 135,958 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Oct 2016 135,958 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 128,556 miles

Centre exhaust pipe is corroded

Nearside mirror glass is cracked

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inside

Fail 20 Oct 2015 128,556 miles

Centre exhaust pipe is corroded

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

Nearside mirror glass is cracked

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inside

Pass 21 Oct 2014 121,499 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 114,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 108,086 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 99,653 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f mirror cracked

Pass 31 Oct 2011 99,653 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f mirror cracked

Fail 26 Aug 2011 99,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2011 99,543 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2010 84,273 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 70,194 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2008 57,624 miles

airbag lamp on

Fail 5 Sep 2008 57,624 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

airbag lamp on

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 VGV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GK55 VGV, 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 VGV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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