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SV05 GVN

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

107,477 mi
Last recorded107,477 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 GVN
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 107,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 105,720 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 103,546 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 103,546 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 101,579 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 101,579 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 97,853 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 97,853 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 91,607 miles

exhaust front mount broken

Pass 27 Feb 2018 85,068 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 79,137 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 79,137 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 72,369 miles

Centre exhaust mount corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 64,823 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 59,250 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 51,784 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 44,060 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 44,060 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 36,224 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on the outer edge

Offside rear tyre slight worn on the inner edge

spare tyre new

Pass 29 Jun 2010 28,989 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 21,394 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 21,388 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 16,995 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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SV05 GVN is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol 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 SV05 GVN, 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 SV05 GVN registered?

SV05 GVN is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is SV05 GVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV05 GVN shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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