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GN55 VSL

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,620 mi
Last recorded124,620 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 VSL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 124,620 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 124,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 118,650 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 111,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 101,558 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 101,558 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 94,479 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 94,375 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 79,250 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 79,250 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 64,826 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 64,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 50,831 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 50,831 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 43,041 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 43,041 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 May 2016 35,561 miles

front brake discs inner faces heavily pitted

offside front tyre heavily perished

Fail 24 May 2016 35,561 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs inner faces heavily pitted

offside front tyre heavily perished

Pass 28 May 2015 32,321 miles

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 29 May 2014 26,506 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 21,984 miles

both rear tyres just legal regarding pershing

n/s/f pads are not bakeing on full surface of disc

Fail 11 Jun 2013 21,984 miles

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

both rear tyres just legal regarding pershing

n/s/f pads are not bakeing on full surface of disc

Pass 19 Jun 2012 19,215 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 18,019 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 16,626 miles

all tyres cracking

front brake discs poor condition

offside front road wheel damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2009 14,054 miles

offside front raod wheel damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2008 10,283 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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GN55 VSL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 GN55 VSL, 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 GN55 VSL registered?

GN55 VSL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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