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AK55 MXJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,408 mi
Last recorded96,408 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 MXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 96,408 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner shoulder

Pass 21 Sep 2024 92,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

both front tyres worn inner shoulder

Pass 21 Sep 2023 89,610 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 86,236 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 81,731 miles

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 81,731 miles

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 77,254 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 77,254 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 73,161 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 10 Sep 2019 73,161 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Sep 2018 68,366 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 15 Sep 2018 68,366 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2017 63,175 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint at steeering rack attatchment. (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 63,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link. (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint at steeering rack attatchment. (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 57,506 miles

both front tyres worn on edges.more on inner edge then outer edge

Fail 14 Sep 2016 57,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges.more on inner edge then outer edge

Pass 10 Sep 2015 51,645 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 51,645 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 46,187 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 46,187 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 39,923 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded excessivly at rear joint

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Sep 2012 33,403 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both n/s tyre sidewalls perishing

rear silencer hanger fouling spare wheel carrier

Pass 20 Sep 2011 28,658 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f wiperblade split

Fail 19 Sep 2011 28,658 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f wiperblade split

Pass 11 Sep 2010 22,331 miles

front wiperblades starting to split

Pass 19 Sep 2009 15,442 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 9,763 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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AK55 MXJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK55 MXJ, 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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AK55 MXJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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