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MJ55 JVO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

143,088 mi
Last recorded143,088 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 JVO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2018 143,088 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 128,640 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 128,640 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 115,809 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

n/s/r indicator shows white light

slight play in o/s steering

Fail 27 Feb 2016 115,809 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

n/s/r indicator shows white light

slight play in o/s steering

Pass 6 Mar 2015 102,648 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 102,636 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 87,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Spare tyre defective

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 8 Mar 2013 76,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2013 76,033 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2012 72,313 miles

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 58,360 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 58,360 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 46,018 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 28,387 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 25,829 miles

gearbox oil leak

slight power steering fluid from rack area

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 JVO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 MJ55 JVO, 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 JVO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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