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GV55 WOB

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,445 mi
Last recorded94,445 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 WOB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 94,445 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 94,445 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 88,835 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 88,833 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 82,121 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 82,121 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 75,378 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 66,203 miles

nearside registration plate lamp incomplete

Pass 31 Aug 2010 58,748 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2010 58,748 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2009 45,494 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 8 Sep 2009 45,492 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 15 Oct 2008 36,005 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 36,005 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 WOB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WOB, 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 WOB registered?

GV55 WOB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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