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MJ05 PYX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,171 mi
Last recorded135,171 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 135,171 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 135,168 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired return spring broken and stiff (1.1.17 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 131,524 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 131,524 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 130,106 miles

Centre Rear door catch sticking

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush cracks (2.4.G.2)

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

front brakes hose have cracks o/s/f & n/s/f

front wiper blades

rear tyres have cracks in tread

Fail 19 Sep 2016 130,098 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Centre Rear door catch sticking

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush cracks (2.4.G.2)

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

front brakes hose have cracks o/s/f & n/s/f

front wiper blades

rear tyres have cracks in tread

Pass 29 Sep 2015 128,630 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily worn on inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 128,619 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired load arm spring broken (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily worn on inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 126,620 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2013 118,199 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 May 2012 103,405 miles

exhaust back box has slight blow.

Fail 2 May 2012 103,395 miles

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

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

exhaust back box has slight blow.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 88,833 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 81,524 miles

both front tyres wearing edges

possible engine mounting wearing

slight play in nearside and offside suspension arms

Pass 22 Apr 2009 69,008 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 69,008 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front wheel rim damaged

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter leaking

Pass 23 Apr 2008 56,028 miles

both rear indicators dicoloured

engine smoky under acceleration

nearside front wheel rim 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 PYX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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