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GK55 XGM

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,678 mi
Last recorded87,678 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 XGM
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 87,678 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 87,678 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 87,005 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 87,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 83,525 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 83,367 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

battery dead

bonnet hard to open

Pass 20 May 2022 82,952 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns & os (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ns & os (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 May 2022 82,951 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear door cannot be opened from outside of vehicle

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns & os (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ns & os (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 May 2021 82,292 miles

Offside Front brake slight bind

Offside Rear outer door handle dose not work

Fail 24 May 2021 82,291 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure middle (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust system insecure on engine (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake slight bind

Offside Rear outer door handle dose not work

Pass 28 May 2020 78,190 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 78,189 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

centre silencer corroded

Pass 30 May 2019 74,525 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and perishing ()

Rear exhaust corroded

rear seats folded down unable to check seat belts

Fail 29 May 2019 74,524 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and perishing ()

Rear exhaust corroded

rear seats folded down unable to check seat belts

Pass 8 Jun 2018 68,664 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 68,661 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2017 63,015 miles

Central exhaust mount missing

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 63,015 miles

Central exhaust mount missing

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 53,063 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 48,596 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 48,545 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 45,278 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 42,092 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 37,983 miles

advise engine oil level low ...

advise,, engine noisey from behind cam belt cover,suspect waterpump.........

Pass 15 Aug 2011 34,763 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 27,103 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 20,910 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 15,052 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 XGM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XGM, 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 XGM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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