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GV05 FRR

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

136,857 mi
Last recorded136,857 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 FRR
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 136,857 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 136,857 miles

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 124,448 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 114,261 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 105,578 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 98,297 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 89,663 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad low advise removal of wheels for further investigation (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2018 84,370 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Jul 2018 84,370 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jun 2017 72,584 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 53,445 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 31,913 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 22,171 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 22,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 May 2013 22,068 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 20,766 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 18,785 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 16,595 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 14,238 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 11,501 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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GV05 FRR is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GV05 FRR, 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 GV05 FRR registered?

GV05 FRR is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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