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GU05 OVR

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

164,943 mi
Last recorded164,943 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 OVR
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 164,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 164,934 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to condition of NS lower balljoint (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached loose in lower hub (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 May 2021 164,897 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to condition of nearside lower balljoint (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached insecure in lower hub (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn badly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 164,287 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Possible damaged hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

E.M.L Illuminated

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Power steering rack gator is twisted

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 157,794 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 157,793 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 148,202 miles

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

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

Rear seat belts not tested (dog cage)

Fail 15 Oct 2018 148,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear seat belts not tested (dog cage)

Fail 11 Oct 2018 148,202 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear seat belts not tested (dog cage)

Pass 9 Oct 2017 132,074 miles

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

No rear seat/seat belt check due to Dog cadge fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2016 111,781 miles

Rear seats not fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2016 111,781 miles

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)

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)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear seats not fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2015 86,278 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 86,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 70,714 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 64,610 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Apr 2013 64,609 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

Both rear tyres perishing

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Apr 2012 58,607 miles

Both rear tyres perishing & wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Apr 2011 49,420 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 40,444 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 31,564 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 31,520 miles

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

recommend tracking

spare tyre cracking badly in sidewall and tread low

Pass 1 Apr 2008 23,687 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 OVR is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 OVR, 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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GU05 OVR is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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