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MJ05 YRV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,428 mi
Last recorded120,428 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 120,428 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 120,425 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 113,481 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 113,481 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 107,235 miles

Various Corrosion

Fail 5 Apr 2017 107,235 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Mirror (6.1.C.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Various Corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2016 102,002 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 102,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 94,292 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 86,391 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 86,391 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 77,775 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 70,411 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 57,257 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 49,950 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 49,950 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 41,633 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 25,996 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 YRV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YRV, 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 YRV registered?

MJ05 YRV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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