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GJ05 TJV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

144,077 mi
Last recorded144,077 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 TJV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 144,077 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 139,112 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 139,112 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 136,204 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs slight corrosion on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 May 2022 136,204 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs slight corrosion on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 132,995 miles

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

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test BELOW REAR VIEW MIRROR ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 130,035 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 124,886 miles

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

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test BELOW REAR VIEW MIRROR AREA ()

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE BAY AREA

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS SLIGHT CRACKING BUT IS NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front TYRE HAS SLIGHT CRACKING BUT IS NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

SERVICE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH DISPLAY

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE SILL AREA

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE AREA

Pass 18 May 2018 119,395 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test BELOW REAR VIEW MIRROR ()

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE BAY AREA

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component RACK AREA (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO RERACH PLY OR CORDS

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO RERACH PLY OR CORDS

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO RERACH PLY OR CORDS

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO RERACH PLY OR CORDS

Oil leak ENGINE AREA ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

UNDERCOVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE AREA

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 May 2017 112,289 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 112,289 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 108,153 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 108,153 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 99,770 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 92,729 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 85,992 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 78,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 78,286 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 64,253 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 41,188 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 21,780 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 13,623 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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GJ05 TJV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GJ05 TJV, 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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GJ05 TJV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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