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GV05 ZHL

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Beige Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,974 mi
Last recorded127,974 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 ZHL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 127,974 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 127,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Both rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 117,284 miles

Damage on front bumper

Damage on nearside rear door

Fail 3 Jul 2015 117,284 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Damage on front bumper

Damage on nearside rear door

Pass 26 Jun 2014 102,483 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

ns side door handle worn

osf tyre worn inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2013 87,600 miles

crack in front number plate

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 20 Jun 2013 87,600 miles

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

crack in front number plate

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Jun 2012 75,015 miles

offside rear door cannot be opened from the outside

Pass 29 Jun 2011 60,175 miles

Airbag warning light on

Offside rear door does not open from the outside

Fail 29 Jun 2011 60,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Airbag warning light on

Both front tyres worn on edges

Both rear tyres in a poor condition

Front brake disc's worn

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

Offside rear door does not open from the outside

Pass 28 Jun 2010 49,457 miles

front tyres low on edges

Pass 16 Jun 2009 39,887 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 30,613 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 ZHL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Beige with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZHL, 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 ZHL registered?

GV05 ZHL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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