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MJ55 RYT

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Beige Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

77,092 mi
Last recorded77,092 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 May 2019 77,092 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside & offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 71,168 miles

exhaust has been repaired

Fail 21 Apr 2018 71,163 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust has been repaired

offside rear tyre is cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2017 69,768 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 66,749 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 66,749 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 63,480 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 63,480 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 57,729 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 57,729 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 52,231 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 52,231 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 45,203 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 45,203 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 38,196 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 33,095 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 33,095 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 18 Sep 2009 27,483 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 27,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 20,996 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 RYT is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Beige with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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