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GU05 DPF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

67,101 mi
Last recorded67,101 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 DPF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 67,101 miles

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

underbody surface corrision to floor pan

Pass 12 Mar 2025 57,089 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 54,010 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 51,932 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 51,932 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 48,472 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle and all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 45,607 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2021 45,606 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure center mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2020 43,599 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 39,274 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 34,991 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 34,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 33,154 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 31,824 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 30,598 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 29,039 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 29,039 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 28,034 miles

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

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

all tyres heavily perished and cracking, both front tyres wearing outer edges

Fail 14 Mar 2013 28,034 miles

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

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

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

all tyres heavily perished and cracking, both front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 6 Mar 2012 26,206 miles

both front tyres getting low wearing on outer edges

Pass 7 Mar 2011 21,692 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 19,339 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 17,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 15,316 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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GU05 DPF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GU05 DPF, 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 GU05 DPF registered?

GU05 DPF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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