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MJ05 LTZ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,279 mi
Last recorded128,279 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 LTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 128,279 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Jul 2025 128,279 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

underbody corrosion

Pass 8 May 2024 120,778 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 119,050 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 117,422 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 116,415 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2021 116,415 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 115,773 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 112,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 10 May 2018 108,179 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 108,179 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2017 104,289 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 100,699 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 95,483 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 85,553 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 73,978 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 66,690 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2011 55,491 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 44,851 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 34,284 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 34,284 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2008 24,405 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 LTZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LTZ, 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 LTZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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