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MJ05 FZA

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Beige Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,154 mi
Last recorded147,154 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 FZA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 147,154 miles

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

corrosion underneath

Pass 13 Feb 2016 133,664 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 133,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 119,262 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 119,262 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 107,389 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 107,389 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 96,324 miles

advise nsf tyre worn inside edge

Fail 7 Feb 2013 96,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

advise nsf tyre worn inside edge

Pass 6 Feb 2012 80,596 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 61,463 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 61,462 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 43,809 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 29,295 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 13,782 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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MJ05 FZA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Beige with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FZA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ05 FZA registered?

MJ05 FZA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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The MOT history for MJ05 FZA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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