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MJ54 HVM

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

111,815 mi
Last recorded111,815 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 HVM
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 111,815 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2026 111,815 miles

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

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 105,489 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 105,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 96,767 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 96,767 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 84,867 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR & NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 84,867 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working OS & NS (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR & NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 74,750 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES JUST LEGAL (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 74,714 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES JUST LEGAL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 62,555 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 62,553 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 58,171 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 58,171 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Outer Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 51,639 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 45,769 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 44,481 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 43,096 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 41,807 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 40,824 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 39,996 miles

advise only n/s front n/s rear o/s rear tyres have cracks on outer sidewalls

Pass 22 Mar 2012 39,024 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 38,265 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 38,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 33,237 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 27,381 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 21,250 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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MJ54 HVM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJ54 HVM, 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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MJ54 HVM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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