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KS05 GKN

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,908 mi
Last recorded106,908 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 GKN
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2025 106,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2024 105,081 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 105,081 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 104,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both (4.4.1 (b) (i))

both sills rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2022 101,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to get low in tread on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light o/s and n/s (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 101,260 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to get low in tread on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light o/s and n/s (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 100,396 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

slight leak from steering rack

Fail 19 Jan 2021 100,395 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 8 Jan 2020 96,927 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight leak from power steering

Fail 7 Jan 2020 96,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight leak from power steering

Pass 9 Oct 2018 96,097 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 95,696 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 95,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 93,515 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 93,515 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 89,841 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 83,931 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 80,607 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 74,538 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 74,538 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

*** O/S/F DOOR MIRROR POOR ***

Pass 25 Aug 2010 63,524 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 63,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 51,444 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 51,020 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 34,558 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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KS05 GKN is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KS05 GKN, 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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KS05 GKN is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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