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GL54 XBW

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

216,231 mi
Last recorded216,231 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 XBW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2017 216,231 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 209,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 197,431 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 197,270 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 185,301 miles

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

Offside rear tyre edges heavily worn

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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 185,280 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front tyre edges heavily worn

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

Offside front tyre edges heavily worn

Offside rear tyre edges heavily worn

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 172,910 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 161,003 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 22 Dec 2011 149,048 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing

Pass 10 Dec 2010 135,606 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2009 115,038 miles

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 11 Dec 2009 114,825 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 2 Jul 2008 74,657 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2008 74,657 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

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 XBW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GL54 XBW, 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 XBW registered?

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

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