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MJ55 CVW

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Beige Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

79,502 mi
Last recorded79,502 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 CVW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 79,502 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 76,419 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 72,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 69,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 66,475 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 66,475 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fitted incorrectly

Pass 15 Sep 2020 65,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 65,123 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 62,896 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 59,256 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box/ centre section. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 56,741 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre showing perish lines

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre showing perish lines

Fail 9 Oct 2017 56,741 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre showing perish lines

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre showing perish lines

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 53,116 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre has deep cracks in the tread but not deep enough to reach the cords.

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre has deep cracks in the tread but not deep enough to reach the cords.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2015 49,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bushes splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bushes splitting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 45,092 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Sep 2014 45,092 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Sep 2013 38,124 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Oct 2012 33,749 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 29,190 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 25,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

Fail 6 Oct 2010 25,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

Pass 29 Sep 2009 20,928 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 16,621 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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MJ55 CVW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Beige with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MJ55 CVW, 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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MJ55 CVW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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