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CE05 TVJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

113,276 mi
Last recorded113,276 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 TVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 113,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 113,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 101,695 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 101,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 87,511 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 87,509 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 85,134 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Jan 2023 85,133 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jan 2022 85,012 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 85,009 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 84,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 84,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 84,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 83,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jan 2018 82,117 miles

slight movement on steering wheel

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 82,117 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight movement on steering wheel

Pass 5 Jan 2017 80,913 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 79,669 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 74,355 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 644,430 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 64,422 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 50,396 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 41,627 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 35,138 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 30,185 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 24,624 miles

Hanging ornaments removed from mirror

Pass 3 Apr 2008 19,650 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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CE05 TVJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 CE05 TVJ, 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 CE05 TVJ registered?

CE05 TVJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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