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GU05 DPV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

253,399 mi
Last recorded253,399 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 DPV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 253,399 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres are cracking in tread

engine has a oil leak

front brake disc are slightly pitted

front brake pads look low

Fail 23 Apr 2018 253,399 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres are cracking in tread

engine has a oil leak

front brake disc are slightly pitted

front brake pads look low

Pass 21 Apr 2017 250,927 miles

O/S/R TYRE HAS CRACKING THROUGHOUT TREAD

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 250,920 miles

Steering system fouling NSF INNER WING LINER (2.2.D.2a)

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

Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush NSR (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

CRACKS IN TREAD OF OSR TYRE IN TREAD

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush OSR (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 248,965 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 248,129 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2015 248,128 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2014 246,238 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 239,630 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 222,318 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 222,318 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 187,506 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 144,626 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 144,626 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 120,586 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 120,586 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 107,212 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 107,212 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 DPV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GU05 DPV, 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 DPV registered?

GU05 DPV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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