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GY55 BFU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

131,597 mi
Last recorded131,597 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 BFU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 131,597 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 6 Dec 2019 131,597 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4 wear (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 18 Dec 2018 116,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip less then 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 116,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip less then 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 109,152 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 109,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 102,629 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 96,341 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 6,341 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 90,896 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 83,387 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 83,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 75,838 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 75,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2011 69,336 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Dec 2010 59,354 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 59,354 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 47,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

unable to test rear belts due to a dog cage fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2008 38,493 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 37,540 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2008 37,540 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 BFU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GY55 BFU, 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 BFU registered?

GY55 BFU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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