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GP55 VCL

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

100,505 mi
Last recorded100,505 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 VCL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 100,505 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 96,812 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 93,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 87,529 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 87,529 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 79,345 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 72,576 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Jan 2020 72,575 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all. (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Jan 2019 66,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 61,428 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 61,427 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 55,540 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 55,537 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 49,406 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 49,400 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread area of the tyre (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% biased to the offside rear (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer portion of the tyre is on the minimum legal limit now (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre is void of tread on the outer portion of the tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2014 43,063 miles

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

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

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 12 Nov 2014 43,063 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 13 Nov 2013 36,420 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 21 Nov 2012 31,917 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 25 Nov 2011 27,163 miles

slight corrosion on front discs on inner surfaces

Pass 22 Nov 2010 22,384 miles

corrosion on both front brake disc inner surfaces

Pass 25 Nov 2009 18,799 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre depth low on edges

offside front tyre depth low on edges

slight corrosion on both front brake disc inner surfaces

Pass 25 Nov 2008 14,252 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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GP55 VCL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GP55 VCL, 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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GP55 VCL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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