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MJ05 MBF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

111,418 mi
Last recorded111,418 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 111,418 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 111,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 107,740 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 107,724 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 103,928 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 103,928 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 94,619 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sills

Fail 14 Dec 2022 94,619 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sills

Pass 21 Dec 2021 91,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner and outer sills

indicator switch worn

Pass 23 Dec 2020 88,339 miles

exhaust system corroded and slight blow

Fail 22 Dec 2020 88,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded and slight blow

Pass 23 Dec 2019 86,456 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 86,456 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 84,370 miles

both rear tyres worn low and perished

Pass 22 Dec 2017 82,695 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 76,979 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 76,979 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 68,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Dec 2014 63,972 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 61,463 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside and Nearside front wishbones have worn rear bushes.

Pass 20 Dec 2013 61,463 miles

Offside and Nearside front wishbones have worn rear bushes.

Pass 31 Dec 2012 58,015 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Dec 2011 54,108 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 50,120 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 45,802 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 30 Dec 2008 39,768 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 32,826 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 MBF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 MBF, 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 MBF registered?

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

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