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GL54 DTX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,169 mi
Last recorded166,169 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 DTX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 166,169 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in clips corroded advise replacement soon. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust box broken leaking.

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 166,111 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5 mm cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in clips corroded advise replacement soon. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust box broken leaking.

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 154,777 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 150,268 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 142,467 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 142,467 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 134,094 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 134,094 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 125,480 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 116,407 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 116,076 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 108,714 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 108,714 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 98,533 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 89,862 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 2 Mar 2012 86,661 miles

Oil leak

tickover 1100 rpm slightly high

Fail 2 Mar 2012 86,661 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

tickover 1100 rpm slightly high

Pass 26 Feb 2011 83,192 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

slightly high tickover

Pass 27 Feb 2010 78,998 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 75,539 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 75,441 miles

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

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

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

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

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

p.a.s belt frayed on inner edge

service lamp on

Pass 28 Feb 2008 72,133 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 72,011 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 72,011 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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GL54 DTX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL54 DTX, 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 GL54 DTX registered?

GL54 DTX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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