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GV05 VHO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

55,064 mi
Last recorded55,064 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 55,064 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 54,133 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 52,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 52,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 50,482 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 49,052 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 48,106 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 45,719 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 43,531 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 41,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 May 2017 41,135 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres perishing.

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 37,749 miles

Small cuts in nearside rear tyre tread.

Pass 15 May 2015 34,400 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 30,555 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 27,571 miles

both front tyre depths getting low

Pass 23 May 2012 24,206 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 24,206 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 21,250 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 17,285 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 14,740 miles

engine undertray fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2008 12,108 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 VHO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 VHO, 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 VHO registered?

GV05 VHO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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