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GP54 FNC

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

84,288 mi
Last recorded84,288 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP54 FNC
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 84,288 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 84,288 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 81,334 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 81,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 77,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 77,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 72,870 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 69,406 miles

engine light on

Fail 21 Jun 2021 69,404 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corrosion inside face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

engine light on

Pass 11 Apr 2019 64,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 58,760 miles

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

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

Nearside mirror damaged

Fail 29 Mar 2018 58,563 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside mirror damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2016 48,222 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 46,953 miles

considerable surface corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 2 Feb 2015 46,059 miles

inbalance of rear brakes just within accepted limits

Fail 2 Feb 2015 46,059 miles

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

inbalance of rear brakes just within accepted limits

Pass 18 Feb 2014 45,272 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 45,271 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

cracks in n/s rear tyre only just acceptable

Pass 20 Feb 2013 43,122 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

surface cracks and perish marks in tyre walls

Fail 20 Feb 2013 43,122 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

surface cracks and perish marks in tyre walls

Pass 28 Feb 2012 37,890 miles

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

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

front disks corroded on inner faces.

rear tyre walls perished and starting to crack.

Pass 17 Feb 2011 32,988 miles

all four tyres have began to crack

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 3 Feb 2010 27,894 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 23,804 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 23,802 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 18,739 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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GP54 FNC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 GP54 FNC, 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 GP54 FNC registered?

GP54 FNC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 26 February 2005.

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