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GY55 BFJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

79,332 mi
Last recorded79,332 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 BFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 79,332 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2025 76,447 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 71,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 67,218 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2023 67,218 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 62,052 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2021 56,812 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured very pale (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2021 56,812 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured very pale (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 52,647 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 50,587 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge and perished

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2018 48,977 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 48,977 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 46,441 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 43,234 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 40,112 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 36,882 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 36,877 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 33,340 miles

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

rear tyres perished on side walls

Pass 5 Sep 2012 30,284 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 27,172 miles

Rear indicators well faded

Slight dampness around p/s pipe under bonnet

Windscreen has some light scratching to n/s of screen

Wipers in poor condition - advise renewal

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 7 Sep 2010 24,509 miles

offside power steering pipe under bonnet damp but not leaking at time of test

Fail 7 Sep 2010 24,509 miles

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

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

offside power steering pipe under bonnet damp but not leaking at time of test

Pass 10 Sep 2009 20,231 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

Fail 9 Sep 2009 20,231 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

Pass 17 Sep 2008 16,122 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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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GY55 BFJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GY55 BFJ, 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 GY55 BFJ registered?

GY55 BFJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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