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AX05 OJA

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

202,106 mi
Last recorded202,106 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 OJA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 202,106 miles

Offside Front slight noise poss bearing

Rear axle has corrosion

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2025 187,749 miles

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust box and hanger corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2024 187,746 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired spring broken (1.1.17 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear beam axle has corrosion

Rear exhaust box and hanger deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2023 183,487 miles

engine sump corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2022 180,078 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 169,851 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 169,851 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged spring lower mount has come detached from strut and hitting pipe (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front top mount possibly damaged

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2020 164,058 miles

both rear tyre in poor condition

front brake pads and discs worn

Fail 7 Aug 2020 164,058 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 25 Jul 2019 148,503 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 134,443 miles

headlights have a blue tinge

Pass 14 Jul 2017 125,895 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 119,334 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 119,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 111,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 111,079 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 100,533 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 91,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 91,203 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 81,868 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 74,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front pads and discs worn

Pass 1 Jul 2011 74,863 miles

front pads and discs worn

Pass 20 Jul 2010 70,164 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 130,025 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 128,636 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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AX05 OJA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AX05 OJA, 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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AX05 OJA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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