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EJ05 PSO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

279,638 mi
Last recorded279,638 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 PSO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 279,638 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 279,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load cover missing (5.2.4a)

exhaust emissions too clean for test

mil light on at time of test

Pass 15 Dec 2015 271,108 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 271,107 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 264,962 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 264,946 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 260,975 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 260,954 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 256,150 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 256,150 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 253,367 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 251,057 miles

air box under bonnet needs attention

Fail 4 Jun 2010 251,057 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

air box under bonnet needs attention

Pass 15 May 2009 246,332 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 14 May 2009 246,332 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 May 2008 238,560 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2008 238,560 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EJ05 PSO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 EJ05 PSO, 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 EJ05 PSO registered?

EJ05 PSO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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