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DF54 JJZ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

175,752 mi
Last recorded175,752 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 JJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 175,752 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 175,752 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 163,050 miles

Exhaust tail pipe hanging low

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 13 Mar 2017 162,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust tail pipe hanging low

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre has small cut to tread

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 16 Mar 2016 147,919 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake imbalance noted to rear axle

exhaust tail pipe hanging low

Fail 9 Mar 2016 147,683 miles

Brake valve damaged spring broken (3.6.A.2c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake imbalance noted to rear axle

exhaust tail pipe hanging low

Pass 9 Mar 2015 134,410 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust tail pipe low

slight free play in nearside front suspension ball joint (found with shaker plate)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 134,410 miles

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust tail pipe low

slight free play in nearside front suspension ball joint (found with shaker plate)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 120,222 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear silencer bent and hanging low

Fail 17 Mar 2014 120,145 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

light/indicator stalk very worn and loose

rear silencer bent and hanging low

Pass 26 Mar 2013 109,047 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

indicator/lights switch worn

Fail 22 Mar 2013 109,047 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

indicator/lights switch worn

Pass 13 Mar 2012 99,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cut to tread offside front tyre

headlamp/indicator switch worn

Pass 28 Mar 2011 89,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 74,900 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 63,472 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre getting low

o/s/f tyre getting low

o/s/r tyre perished

stone chip in front windscreen

Pass 27 Mar 2009 63,472 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low

o/s/f tyre getting low

o/s/r tyre perished

stone chip in front windscreen

Pass 4 Dec 2007 42,282 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

ns front tyre wearing on edge /front brake pads low /damage to windscreen below 40 mm outside zone a /

Fail 4 Dec 2007 42,282 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

ns front tyre wearing on edge /front brake pads low /damage to windscreen below 40 mm outside zone a /

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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DF54 JJZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DF54 JJZ, 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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DF54 JJZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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