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J14 RUF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

126,620 mi
Last recorded126,620 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 RUF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 126,620 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

light switch slightly damaged.

Pass 5 Jul 2024 123,417 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all 4 (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

light switch damaged and still function.

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 6 Jul 2023 119,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

light stalk slight damage but functioning as should be

Pass 14 Jul 2022 115,989 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on the limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Low and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of test

Pass 8 Jul 2021 112,057 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of test

Pass 11 Jul 2020 107,526 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on the limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 23 Jul 2019 102,601 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 102,600 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working all (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 93,915 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 93,915 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 91,111 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre slight split not showing cords

Pass 17 Feb 2016 87,222 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 87,135 miles

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 75,802 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 75,784 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 66,592 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 66,592 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 63,967 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 55,451 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 45,510 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 35,148 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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J14 RUF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 J14 RUF, 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 J14 RUF registered?

J14 RUF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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