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VA05 GBX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,551 mi
Last recorded70,551 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 GBX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 70,551 miles

Stone chip in windscreen, offside centre area

Pass 3 Feb 2025 67,138 miles

chip in screen

Pass 9 Feb 2024 63,442 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Stone chip, offside centre area

Pass 10 Feb 2023 59,122 miles

Front number plate deteriorated, but not likely to be mis read

Offside front wiper blade split, but clearing screen effectively

Pass 2 Feb 2022 56,206 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 53,531 miles

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Offside front tyre worn to 3mm and worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2019 50,170 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 50,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 45,989 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 39,214 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 35,378 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 35,145 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 33,509 miles

exhaust corroded but not leaking.

Pass 10 Jul 2014 31,601 miles

both rear tyres have cracks to tread and side wall area , this requires inspection outside the scope of MOT

Pass 9 Jul 2013 29,480 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 27,628 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 27,628 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 25,251 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 22,795 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 22,795 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 19,926 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 17,155 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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VA05 GBX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VA05 GBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA05 GBX registered?

VA05 GBX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 July 2005.

Is VA05 GBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA05 GBX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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