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GK55 VJN

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

177,920 mi
Last recorded177,920 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 177,920 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively + corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front drivers seat belt clasp cover missing

Nearside Front passengers seat belt clasp cover missing

Nearside Front tyre pressure low

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded/holed

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively + corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front outer sill corroded/holed

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

Offside Rear inner sill corroded/holed

Rear beam-axle corroded and heavy in places

drivers door mirror glass cracked

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 11 Oct 2022 177,917 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively + corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front drivers seat belt clasp cover missing

Nearside Front passengers seat belt clasp cover missing

Nearside Front tyre pressure low

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded/holed

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively + corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front outer sill corroded/holed

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

Offside Rear inner sill corroded/holed

Rear beam-axle corroded and heavy in places

drivers door mirror glass cracked

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Oct 2021 175,013 miles

Nearside Front seat belt clasp cover missing but working

Offside Front seat belt clasp cover missing but working

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage return pipe on pump (2.1.5 (a))

rear beam-axle corroded

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 11 Oct 2021 175,013 miles

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage return pipe on pump (2.1.5 (a))

rear beam-axle corroded

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 13 Oct 2020 172,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension components are corroded, not seriously weakened

underside in a dirty condition

Fail 12 Oct 2020 172,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe on radius arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and SEVERE edge wear **recommend renewal** (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and SEVERE edge wear **recommend renewal** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension components are corroded, not seriously weakened

underside in a dirty condition

Pass 28 Oct 2019 170,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside obligatory mirror glass slightly damaged, view to rear not affected

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

Rear registration plate lamp lenses x2 are missing

Rear suspension components corroded, not seriously weakened

Fail 28 Oct 2019 170,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside obligatory mirror glass slightly damaged, view to rear not affected

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

Rear registration plate lamp lenses x2 are missing

Rear suspension components corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 1 Nov 2018 168,110 miles

Rear number plate light lens covers missing

drivers seat belt clasp outer cover missing

passengers seat belt clasp outer cover missing

rear beam axle showing signs of corrosion

slight exhaust blow from centre pipe

Fail 29 Oct 2018 168,106 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative lever + spring broken (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

drivers seat belt clasp outer cover missing

oil leak from engine

passengers seat belt clasp outer cover missing

rear beam axle showing signs of corrosion

slight exhaust blow from centre pipe

Pass 24 Oct 2017 164,102 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

Nearside registration plate lamp lens is missing

Offside registration plate lamp lens is missing

severe oil leak engine

Fail 23 Oct 2017 164,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearwards (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearwards (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp loose (7.1.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

Nearside registration plate lamp lens is missing

Offside registration plate lamp lens is missing

Rear 1x exhaust rubber mounting is broken - exhaust still supported

Rear exhaust tail pipe is damaged - bent

engine coolant level below minimum

severe oil leak engine

Pass 24 Oct 2016 159,554 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges of tread worn (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald on raised tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front seat belt stalk outyer casing missing but belt still fastens correctly

Fail 24 Oct 2016 159,554 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges of tread worn (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald on raised tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front seat belt stalk outyer casing missing but belt still fastens correctly

Pass 27 Oct 2015 150,409 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 150,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175-65-14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 136,278 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2014 136,100 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 123,064 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 120,213 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 104,485 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 96,141 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 96,141 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 73,306 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 40,922 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 40,920 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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 VJN is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 VJN, 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 VJN is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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