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PY05 GMU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,815 mi
Last recorded111,815 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 GMU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 111,815 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 111,740 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 107,822 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 107,822 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 103,322 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 103,322 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 98,618 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 98,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 93,437 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 93,437 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 87,282 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 82,008 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 82,008 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 77,323 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 77,323 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 71,256 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 71,256 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 66,013 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 59,746 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 52,905 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 46,131 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 45,178 miles

n/s/f tyre and rear tyres getting close to limits

Fail 2 Jul 2008 45,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre and rear tyres getting close to limits

Pass 9 May 2008 43,154 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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PY05 GMU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PY05 GMU, 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 PY05 GMU registered?

PY05 GMU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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