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MJ05 FZC

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

133,810 mi
Last recorded133,810 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 FZC
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 133,810 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 133,810 miles

Exhaust system insecure Central rubber mount split insecure (replaced with new) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 129,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 125,189 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking]in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 120,671 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 8 Apr 2020 120,671 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 115,539 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 11,539 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 110,071 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 110,071 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 101,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the outside edge

Fail 13 Apr 2017 101,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the outside edge

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 96,826 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 96,826 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 89,922 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 89,922 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 83,151 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 75,174 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 67,356 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 57,936 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 48,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 32,595 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 28,233 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 FZC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 84,923 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FZC, 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 MJ05 FZC registered?

MJ05 FZC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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