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GV05 GZX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

167,521 mi
Last recorded167,521 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 167,521 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators starting show white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear rear seats missing at time test

Pass 22 Apr 2025 158,444 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear irregular noise from brake drum when rotated

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2023 142,621 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 3 Jan 2023 142,620 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 17 Dec 2021 129,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 129,326 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 123,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 123,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 117,531 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 117,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 106,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 106,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 97,492 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre perished slightly

Pass 5 Nov 2016 90,204 miles

windscreen cracked not yet in drivers view

Fail 5 Nov 2016 90,204 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

windscreen cracked not yet in drivers view

Pass 4 Nov 2015 79,625 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 71,704 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 64,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 25 Jun 2012 56,474 miles

front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 22 Jun 2011 47,776 miles

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 4 May 2010 39,404 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 39,404 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 May 2009 31,116 miles

both front tyre depths getting low on edges

engine undertray fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2008 21,006 miles

engine undertray fitted

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 GZX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GZX, 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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GV05 GZX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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