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GU05 SVW

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,079 mi
Last recorded97,079 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 SVW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 97,079 miles

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

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)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 97,037 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 95,385 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inside

Fail 12 Jan 2016 95,383 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear tyres wearing on inside

Pass 24 Mar 2015 91,870 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 13 Mar 2014 85,126 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 13 Mar 2014 85,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 14 Mar 2013 74,675 miles

rear exhaust box is blowing

Pass 10 Feb 2012 52,873 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2012 52,873 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2011 38,714 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 21,980 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 20,096 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 14,189 miles

nsf tyre on 2mm

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 SVW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SVW, 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 SVW registered?

GU05 SVW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is GU05 SVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU05 SVW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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