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MJ05 YGP

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,858 mi
Last recorded159,858 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 159,858 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 156,670 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 156,669 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 148,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 144,354 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 138,338 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 134,775 miles

both front tyres

Fail 30 Jun 2017 134,768 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres

Pass 10 Jun 2016 129,797 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 129,797 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 125,644 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 125,638 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 115,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Apr 2014 115,562 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Apr 2013 103,715 miles

Both seat belt clasps : casings missing

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2013 103,715 miles

Oil leak

Both seat belt clasps : casings missing

Pass 10 Oct 2012 103,324 miles

Air bag lamp on

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

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

Offside rear bearing noisey

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2012 103,324 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Air bag lamp on

Engine Management lamp on

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear bearing noisey

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Topped up oil prior to test

Pass 28 Sep 2011 95,125 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 95,125 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 86,072 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 86,072 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 70,927 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 70,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 59,471 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 YGP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YGP, 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 YGP registered?

MJ05 YGP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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