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CE05 VPJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

94,779 mi
Last recorded94,779 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 VPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 94,779 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 91,325 miles

Offside Rear brake silght binding

oil weep

Fail 28 Apr 2025 91,325 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear brake silght binding

oil weep

Pass 2 May 2024 86,497 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 86,497 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 79,765 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 73,222 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 71,466 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 71,466 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 68,683 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 68,683 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 60,485 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 53,735 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Feb 2017 46,568 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 39,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 33,379 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 33,379 miles

Front Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 31,725 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 31,725 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 28,268 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 23,737 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 21,324 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 19,398 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 17,143 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 14,206 miles

accident damage to o/s/r cluster

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 VPJ 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 76%.

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 VPJ, 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 VPJ registered?

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

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