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KJ05 EFU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

98,788 mi
Last recorded98,788 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ05 EFU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 98,788 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 13 Feb 2025 96,739 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 6 Feb 2024 95,811 miles

both front tyres perished

Fail 6 Feb 2024 95,811 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 16 Feb 2023 94,735 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 93,681 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 92,467 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 91,454 miles

front brake discs rusty

Pass 15 Feb 2019 90,277 miles

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))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 90,274 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 7 Feb 2018 88,967 miles

middle and rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 1 Feb 2017 86,057 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 82,466 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Feb 2015 77,704 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Feb 2014 70,195 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2013 63,273 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 63,273 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 56,849 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 49,685 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 41,060 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 34,014 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 25,872 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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KJ05 EFU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KJ05 EFU, 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 KJ05 EFU registered?

KJ05 EFU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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The MOT history for KJ05 EFU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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