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GY05 CWA

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,674 mi
Last recorded143,674 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 CWA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 143,674 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 7 Apr 2022 143,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 5 Jan 2021 142,920 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Jan 2021 142,920 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jul 2019 138,354 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering arm

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 137,264 miles

Nearside Front inner steering arm slight play

Fail 8 Jan 2018 137,217 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front inner steering arm slight play

Pass 20 Jan 2017 134,208 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering arm

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 134,181 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Inner steering arm

Pass 17 Mar 2016 132,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play in inner steering joint nearside.

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 132,824 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Slight play in inner steering joint nearside.

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 127,286 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

slight play o/s/r suspension arm bushes

Pass 2 Apr 2014 119,953 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre tread worn unevenly and devoid of tread on inner edge

slight play o/s/r suspension arm bushes

small cuts in tread n/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2013 110,379 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine cover loose

n/s/r tyre low on inner tread edge

slight play o/s/r suspension arm bushes

Fail 27 Mar 2013 110,379 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine cover loose

n/s/r tyre low on inner tread edge

slight play o/s/r suspension arm bushes

Pass 26 Mar 2012 95,440 miles

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

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

engine cover loose

nearside door mirror glass missing

offside rear tyre depth low on inner edge

wiper blades smeary

Fail 26 Mar 2012 95,440 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine cover loose

nearside door mirror glass missing

offside rear tyre depth low on inner edge

wiper blades smeary

Pass 14 Mar 2011 77,959 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

engine undertray fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2010 64,547 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 49,398 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 49,007 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 37,257 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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GY05 CWA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GY05 CWA, 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 GY05 CWA registered?

GY05 CWA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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