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MJ05 BWY

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

58,794 mi
Last recorded58,794 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 BWY
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 58,794 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Broken mounting brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Intermittent Airbag lamp

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))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 58,793 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/70-14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag lamp (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Broken mounting brackets (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 49,521 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 43,762 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 40,174 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 36,041 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 31,498 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 28,801 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 26,550 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 26,550 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre badly cracked

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracked

Offside Front tyre badly cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and badly cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 25,033 miles

Nearside Front tyre started to crack

Nearside Rear tyre started to crack

Offside Front tyre started to crack

Offside Rear tyre started to crack and slightly damage from outer sidewall

Pass 16 Apr 2015 23,497 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 22,573 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres cracking

nearside front tyre worn outer edge / cracking & sidewall damage

offside front tyre cracking

wipers smearing

Pass 15 Apr 2013 21,355 miles

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

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

nearside front & both rear tyres cracking

wipers smearing & splitting at ends slightly

Pass 10 Apr 2012 20,404 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

signs of weathering on all tyres

Pass 19 Apr 2011 19,724 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 18,245 miles

nearside front outer tyre wall damaged

Fail 19 Apr 2010 18,245 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside front outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2009 15,181 miles

Nearside front tyre has damage on side wall!

Spare tyre flat!

Pass 10 Apr 2008 11,504 miles

cut in side wall n/s/f

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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MJ05 BWY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MJ05 BWY, 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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MJ05 BWY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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