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MJ55 JVV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

179,352 mi
Last recorded179,352 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 JVV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 179,352 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 177,382 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 177,381 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 171,166 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 169,012 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion at rear

Fail 25 Aug 2022 169,010 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded and holed front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion at rear

Pass 1 Sep 2021 158,966 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 158,966 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 152,063 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 147,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 147,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 144,255 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 144,254 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 138,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 131,707 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 116,247 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 103,466 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 691,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 691,835 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 77,321 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 65,451 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 49,737 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 JVV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MJ55 JVV, 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 MJ55 JVV registered?

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

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