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GP05 FTA

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

113,562 mi
Last recorded113,562 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 FTA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 113,562 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 113,561 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 112,296 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 112,296 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 111,450 miles

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

Vehicle underside muddy

Pass 19 Jan 2023 109,906 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 109,905 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Wing indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Wing indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 109,044 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 109,044 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 108,170 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jan 2021 108,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jul 2019 107,042 miles

Rear tyres cracked/perished

chip in windshield

Fail 8 Jul 2019 107,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear tyres cracked/perished

chip in windshield

Pass 16 Jul 2018 106,363 miles

both rear tyres cracked/perished

Fail 16 Jul 2018 106,363 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 19 Jun 2017 105,599 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 105,596 miles

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

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 103,658 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired temporary repair to secure spring (3.6.E.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides - front (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise replacement of front wiper blades

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Jul 2016 103,658 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired temporary repair to secure spring (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides - front (2.7.3)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise replacement of front wiper blades

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2015 99,373 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 99,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 93,702 miles

power steering rack pipes covered in fluid but no steering system leaks found at test

windscreen has small cracks & chips but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 11 Jul 2013 88,131 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steering rack has slight seepage from a seal

Pass 17 Jul 2012 82,737 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 74,864 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 74,864 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 65,373 miles

n/s/r tyre perished on outside edge

o/s/r tyre cracked on outside edge

small stone chip in front windscreen

Pass 6 Jul 2009 59,818 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 47,741 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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GP05 FTA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 GP05 FTA, 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 GP05 FTA registered?

GP05 FTA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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