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GV55 USP

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,624 mi
Last recorded76,624 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 USP
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 76,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4 mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 76,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4 mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 74,407 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 74,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 72,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil level low

Fail 28 Oct 2023 72,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

oil level low

Pass 4 Oct 2022 69,290 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 66,862 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 63,412 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 63,412 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 60,007 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 60,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 58,200 miles

n/s/f side repeater lens missing

o/s/f indictor faded

Fail 27 Sep 2018 58,199 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f side repeater lens missing

o/s/f indictor faded

Pass 20 Sep 2017 57,683 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 57,683 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

service due

o/s/f shock incorrect or incorrectly fitted needs attention

Pass 12 Sep 2016 57,008 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre perrished

offside front tyre worn inner

offside track rod end grease seal insecure, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 1 Sep 2015 51,368 miles

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

engine oily

nearside rear tyre perrishing

Fail 30 Sep 2014 47,127 miles

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

front tyres badly perrished

spare tyre flat

Pass 30 Sep 2014 47,127 miles

front tyres badly perrished

spare tyre flat

Pass 28 Sep 2013 43,609 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine oily

front brake discs worn

spare tyre flat

Pass 29 Sep 2012 41,729 miles

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre perishing

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 30 Sep 2011 38,159 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 30 Sep 2011 38,159 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Sep 2010 31,715 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 23,862 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres a worn

Pass 17 Sep 2008 18,517 miles

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

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

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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GV55 USP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GV55 USP, 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 GV55 USP registered?

GV55 USP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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