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MJ55 RYP

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

100,088 mi
Last recorded100,088 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 RYP
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 100,088 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 100,086 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 97,951 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight play in handbrake lever

Fail 21 Oct 2024 97,951 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight play in handbrake lever

Pass 2 Nov 2023 96,615 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 96,615 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 88,819 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2022 88,819 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 83,676 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 79,310 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 75,266 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS tyres 3mm/ cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 68,732 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 65,903 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 62,758 miles

both front lower arm bushes splitting

Fail 7 Dec 2016 62,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front lower arm bushes splitting

Pass 2 Dec 2015 58,803 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 54,451 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 49,669 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 44,958 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 39,686 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 39,686 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 34,900 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 34,900 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 30,158 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 25,766 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 RYP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RYP, 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 RYP registered?

MJ55 RYP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is MJ55 RYP safe to buy?

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