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MJ05 PYG

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,814 mi
Last recorded94,814 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 May 2018 94,814 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to brake load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front drive shaft leaking at gearbox

Nearside Steering system slightly rough strut top bearings rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated twisted (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top bearings rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak serious oil leak rear of engine ()

Pass 2 May 2017 91,592 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak engine ()

gearbox leaking from N/S/F drive shaft

Pass 4 May 2016 86,188 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2016 86,188 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre age cracking

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

Pass 7 May 2015 81,968 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 75,959 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 75,959 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2013 69,887 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

slight split in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2013 69,887 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight split in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2012 64,206 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 May 2012 64,206 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 May 2011 54,076 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 9 May 2011 54,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 5 May 2010 46,797 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 40,989 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 29,085 miles

chip im off side of windscreen

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 PYG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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