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L900 JAP

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

195,009 mi
Last recorded195,009 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL900 JAP
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 195,009 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 191,734 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 189,520 miles

Front Coil spring worn both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 166,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON THE LIMIT - ALSO BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH - ALSO O/S HAS CUT IN IT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 148,725 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 148,725 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 142,126 miles

Nearside Front seat belt fraying

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

engine covered in oil

off side mirror broken

Fail 23 Oct 2020 142,126 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front seat belt fraying

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

engine covered in oil

off side mirror broken

Pass 25 Oct 2019 133,605 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 133,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (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))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 124,179 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 115,025 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 105,694 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 97,095 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 88,831 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 88,831 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 76,498 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2012 67,494 miles

minor marks & scratches to bodywork

rear tyres wearing unevenly & cracking slightly in treads

various minor oil leaks

Fail 2 Nov 2011 62,025 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 62,025 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 57,794 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Oct 2009 42,961 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

dry on chassis,body,fuel pipes abd brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling thoughout the vehicleto keep in good condition

Pass 7 Oct 2008 30,682 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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L900 JAP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc 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 L900 JAP, 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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L900 JAP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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