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MJ05 LZX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

161,616 mi
Last recorded161,616 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 LZX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 161,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe corroded - small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 155,299 miles

back box corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2023 149,322 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 143,552 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Dec 2021 136,101 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 127,660 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 116,049 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 108,255 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 108,248 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 104,474 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 104,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 99,729 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 93,054 miles

slight blow at centre exhaust section

Fail 8 Jul 2014 93,054 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight blow at centre exhaust section

Pass 10 Apr 2013 76,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 69,115 miles

both front brake discs worn and corroded

offside and nearside front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriated

Pass 19 Apr 2011 62,361 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 19 Apr 2011 62,361 miles

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

both rear tyres close to limit

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 19 Apr 2010 52,200 miles

exhuast system corroded

near side rear tyre perished and starting to split

off side mirror has a tempery repair

Pass 22 Apr 2009 44,316 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn

offside front and nearside rear tyres perished

offside rear indicator bulb starting to deteriate

Pass 17 Apr 2008 34,890 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 LZX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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