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GV54 OTB

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

235,553 mi
Last recorded235,553 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 OTB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 235,553 miles

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

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

rear seats removed at time off test

Fail 13 Jan 2022 235,553 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

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

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

rear seats removed at time off test

Pass 18 Jan 2021 234,150 miles

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

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

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

rear seats been removed at time off test

Fail 18 Jan 2021 234,150 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

rear seats been removed at time off test

Pass 11 Jan 2020 230,059 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 219,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 209,012 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jan 2018 209,012 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 192,927 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Nearside steering tie rod has slight movement

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 177,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear join (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 165,645 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 2 Feb 2015 165,645 miles

rear exhaust clamp broken

Fail 20 Jan 2014 152,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nsf tyre tread wearing low on outer edge

Pass 20 Jan 2014 152,894 miles

nsf tyre tread wearing low on outer edge

Pass 31 Jan 2013 142,120 miles

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

front strut top achorage rough in movement\front brake pads and discs wearing

Fail 31 Jan 2013 142,120 miles

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

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

front strut top achorage rough in movement\front brake pads and discs wearing

Fail 13 Jan 2012 127,080 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 127,080 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 108,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside registration plate bulb detiorated.

Pass 29 Jan 2010 88,345 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 67,714 miles

nearside wiper split

Pass 31 Jan 2008 47,654 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 47,654 miles

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

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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GV54 OTB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GV54 OTB, 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 GV54 OTB registered?

GV54 OTB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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