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MJ54 OTL

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Green Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,943 mi
Last recorded70,943 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 OTL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 70,943 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 70,943 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 66,955 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 66,953 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake pipe to offside rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 60,182 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 60,181 miles

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 45,445 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 44,636 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 44,636 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 40,631 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 31,435 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 26,016 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 25,970 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 18,182 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 15,854 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 13,503 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 11,783 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 10,599 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 9,292 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 OTL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 OTL, 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 OTL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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