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DX05 BLJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

74,698 mi
Last recorded74,698 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 BLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2026 74,698 miles

all welding is covered with underseal

some parts are corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 27 Aug 2025 72,042 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 72,039 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body has an unsafe modification hole in outer sill (6.2.1 (d) (i))

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

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

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 22 Aug 2024 69,568 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both sills are damaged

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 19 Aug 2023 66,147 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 63,763 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 63,759 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

exhaust fouling at backbox

Pass 11 Aug 2021 60,851 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 57,618 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 54,916 miles

exhaust fouling at backbox

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 15 Aug 2018 54,377 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 54,377 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2016 53,268 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 50,519 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 47,999 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 43,926 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres cracked and perished, 175/65/14

Fail 14 Apr 2012 39,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2012 39,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2011 35,074 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 35,070 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 May 2010 29,533 miles

2004 tyres showing some perishing

Pass 7 Apr 2009 24,784 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 21,755 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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DX05 BLJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DX05 BLJ, 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 DX05 BLJ registered?

DX05 BLJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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