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GV55 VHF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,151 mi
Last recorded116,151 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 VHF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 116,151 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 112,981 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 108,430 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 105,630 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside front and both rear tyres wearing from edges

Fail 24 Nov 2016 105,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside front and both rear tyres wearing from edges

Pass 24 Nov 2015 103,247 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 103,247 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Nov 2014 100,256 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 100,256 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 96,594 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 74,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside headlamp housing security poor

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 74,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside headlamp housing security poor

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 51,533 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 44,216 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

near side front tyre showing signs of ageing

Pass 8 Nov 2010 44,216 miles

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

near side front tyre showing signs of ageing

Pass 12 Nov 2009 35,308 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side rear tyre showing signs of ageing

Fail 12 Nov 2009 35,308 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

near side rear tyre showing signs of ageing

Pass 19 Nov 2008 27,513 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 VHF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VHF, 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 VHF registered?

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

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