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GV55 VSK

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

77,428 mi
Last recorded77,428 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 VSK
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 77,428 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 76,321 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 75,074 miles

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

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

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

Only possible to check drivers seat belt.

Pass 12 Dec 2022 73,396 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 73,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 71,621 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 71,621 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 69,953 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 69,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 67,396 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 67,395 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 65,573 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 65,573 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 63,734 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 63,734 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside front tyre tread has wear on outer shoulder

Pass 10 Jun 2016 61,702 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 61,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 58,438 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 57,224 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 54,452 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 46,594 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 13 Oct 2011 41,523 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 2 Oct 2010 36,312 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 28,687 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 21,954 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 VSK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VSK, 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 VSK registered?

GV55 VSK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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