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ML05 GKP

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

32,633 mi
Last recorded32,633 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 GKP
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 32,633 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 32,628 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 29,937 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 29,936 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 26,767 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 22,851 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 19,478 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 18,952 miles

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

Underneath Corrosion

Fail 10 Jul 2019 18,952 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Underneath Corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2018 18,422 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 18,422 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both torn. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 17,168 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 17,168 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported middle hanger rubber isn't on exhaust (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished to ply cords and out of shape. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished to ply cords and out of shape. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished to ply cords. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished to ply cords. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2016 16,397 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 15,917 miles

exhaust rear silencer blowing slightly

tread starting to split on nsf tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2014 15,559 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 15,113 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 14,313 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 13,404 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 13,404 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 11,974 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 9,379 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 4,576 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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ML05 GKP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 ML05 GKP, 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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ML05 GKP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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