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GU05 SWO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,495 mi
Last recorded126,495 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 SWO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 126,495 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

offside rear tyre tread damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2017 118,961 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 110,944 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 100,291 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s inner track rod has slightplay

Pass 30 Apr 2014 88,037 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 70,048 miles

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

van lined in wood stone chip to windscreen

Fail 4 Apr 2013 70,001 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

van lined in wood stone chip to windscreen

Pass 19 Apr 2012 58,235 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 43,108 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 24,727 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front pads appear low

offside front tyre tread"ripping up"on outer edge

Pass 22 Apr 2009 9,984 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2009 9,984 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2008 7,003 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 SWO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SWO, 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 SWO registered?

GU05 SWO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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The MOT history for GU05 SWO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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