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GV05 ZNB

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

157,622 mi
Last recorded157,622 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 ZNB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2018 157,622 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Side light has slight interaction with hazard warning lights

Offside Rear Side light has slight interaction with hazard warning lights

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

Slight noise from auxiliary components

Pass 3 Aug 2017 149,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 149,302 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre low in tread

Pass 12 Aug 2016 136,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 136,569 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 115,915 miles

Nearside slight play in steering rack inner joint

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 115,915 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside slight play in steering rack inner joint

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 86,207 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 60,910 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 59,681 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 59,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 51,279 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear tyre sidewalls perished

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Oct 2012 51,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear tyre sidewalls perished

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Nov 2011 40,460 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 1 Nov 2011 40,457 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2010 25,677 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 8,140 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 5,893 miles

Airbag light on.

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

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 ZNB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZNB, 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 ZNB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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