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GP05 OJX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

159,318 mi
Last recorded159,318 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 OJX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 159,318 miles

Engine idle speed higher than standard for this type of vehicle.

Front of nearside outer sill appears to be corroding under the protective coating.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides rear chassis rails, at rear crossmember, distorted, heavily corroded, and perforated. Not within any prescribed area for vital components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer shell of clasp broken off, not affecting operation of belt. (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Sensor wire not secured, and at risk of damage from rotating wheel. (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill return perforated, two small holes within 30cm of suspension mounting. Not considered to alter the integrity of the panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has nail in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer shell of clasp broken off, not affecting operation of belt. (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 159,307 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill return, outer sill, all acting as supporting panelling within 30cm of suspension mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Engine idle speed higher than standard for this type of vehicle.

Front of nearside outer sill appears to be corroding under the protective coating.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides rear chassis rails, at rear crossmember, distorted, heavily corroded, and perforated. Not within any prescribed area for vital components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer shell of clasp broken off, not affecting operation of belt. (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Sensor wire not secured, and at risk of damage from rotating wheel. (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill return perforated, two small holes within 30cm of suspension mounting. Not considered to alter the integrity of the panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has nail in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer shell of clasp broken off, not affecting operation of belt. (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 154,555 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Oct 2021 154,521 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2020 148,889 miles

Engine idle speed high, approx 1050rpm, normally max 900rpm at operating temperature.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall scuffed smooth. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Incorrectly routed, and insecure to a point where it may be chafed by the tyre. (1.6 (d))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Clasp outer shell missing. No affect on function. (7.1.2 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Very slight, accompanied by knocking noise. (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides outer sill bubbling under underseal, also corrosion evident on returns at rear. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 148,873 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation 51% at point of locking. Parking brake effort also 37% lower than offside. (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Engine idle speed high, approx 1050rpm, normally max 900rpm at operating temperature.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall scuffed smooth. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Incorrectly routed, and insecure to a point where it may be chafed by the tyre. (1.6 (d))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Clasp outer shell missing. No affect on function. (7.1.2 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Very slight, accompanied by knocking noise. (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides outer sill bubbling under underseal, also corrosion evident on returns at rear. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever is covered by a large load protruding through from load bay. Access needs to be clear for this control.

Pass 12 Oct 2019 143,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 9 Oct 2018 138,404 miles

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

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

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

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

steering shaft sight play

Fail 9 Oct 2018 138,403 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

steering shaft sight play

Pass 12 Oct 2017 133,836 miles

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

Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod both (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside seatbelt stalk cover missing

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 133,836 miles

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

Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod both (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside seatbelt stalk cover missing

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 130,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush & o/s/front rear wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 130,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush & o/s/front rear wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 125,516 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front seatbelt cover missing

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

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

adv washer bottle leak when full

Fail 9 Oct 2015 125,516 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front seatbelt cover missing

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2014 121,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2014 121,437 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2013 115,977 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 115,977 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 104,175 miles

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

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

adv battery inscure

Fail 12 Oct 2012 104,175 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

adv battery inscure

Pass 6 Oct 2011 85,504 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 59,536 miles

osf tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 14 Oct 2010 59,536 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osf tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 14 Oct 2009 47,084 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 36,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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 OJX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 GP05 OJX, 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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GP05 OJX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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