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GV55 VFG

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1869cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

51,938 mi
Last recorded51,938 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 VFG
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,869cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 51,938 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 49,270 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 49,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 47,120 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 45,718 miles

Rear Exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2021 44,828 miles

Rear Exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2020 43,944 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 42,195 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 40,808 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 40,565 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 39,724 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 38,645 miles

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

power steering heavy at idle

Pass 23 Sep 2014 37,705 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 36,740 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 34,969 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 32,786 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 30,163 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 24,224 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 20,055 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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GV55 VFG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,869cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 GV55 VFG, 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 VFG registered?

GV55 VFG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is GV55 VFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV55 VFG shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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