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GY55 BGO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

123,862 mi
Last recorded123,862 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 123,862 miles

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

Wheel trims fitted at the time of test

Pass 24 Jan 2025 119,562 miles

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

Wheel trims fitted at the time of test

Fail 13 Jan 2025 119,448 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Wheel trims fitted at the time of test

Pass 25 Jan 2024 115,060 miles

Wheel trims fitted at the time of test

Pass 6 Jan 2023 109,766 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Wheel trims fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Jan 2022 105,232 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 105,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 101,454 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 97,087 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 89,641 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 83,945 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Nov 2017 83,868 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough top mount (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 76,627 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 76,562 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 69,772 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 10 Nov 2015 69,756 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Oct 2014 61,128 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 53,656 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 53,574 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 48,184 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 45,901 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 41,536 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 27 Jul 2011 41,536 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 31 Jul 2010 35,298 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 27,650 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 27,596 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brake disc's worn

n/s wiper blade starting to split

o/s/r indicator bulb faded

o/s/r tyre perishing on sidewall

Pass 27 Jun 2008 20,216 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 20,216 miles

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

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 BGO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 BGO, 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 BGO registered?

GY55 BGO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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