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MJ05 PYW

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,319 mi
Last recorded117,319 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 117,319 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 117,316 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure has a fractured which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering axle mount to rear crossmember missing appears to of been torn off (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2020 116,327 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 116,327 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 115,055 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose mounting poor,end of tail pipe corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 115,055 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose mounting poor,end of tail pipe corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 112,952 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 112,952 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 111,060 miles

Offside Front Inner steering rack end slight movement

Fail 19 Sep 2017 111,059 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner steering rack end slight movement

Offside 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 7 Apr 2016 107,242 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 104,099 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 101,380 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 101,380 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 97,422 miles

High level brake light not working.

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

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

O/S driveshaft makes a noise in the joint as shaft is rotated.

O/S/F driveshaft outer boot clips poorly fitted but preventing the ingress of dirt.

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Mar 2012 88,996 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 88,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 80,960 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 77,597 miles

both front tyres worn edges and side damaged

offside front wheel rim damaged

play in both front suspension arm bushes - suggest replace

possible engine mounting worn

unable to see front brake pads due to wheel design

Fail 13 Apr 2010 77,597 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres worn edges and side damaged

offside front wheel rim damaged

play in both front suspension arm bushes - suggest replace

possible engine mounting worn

unable to see front brake pads due to wheel design

Pass 23 Apr 2009 62,346 miles

indicator swithc intermittent fault

slight play in nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 22 Apr 2008 43,553 miles

front number plate damaged

nearside front wheelrim damaged

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 PYW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PYW, 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 PYW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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