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MJ55 TYA

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

181,868 mi
Last recorded181,868 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 181,868 miles

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

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 178,477 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge worn heavy (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 178,477 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge worn heavy (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 168,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Link rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Link rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 163,799 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2018 160,214 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe from reservoir to pump (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 160,214 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe from reservoir to pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 156,610 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 151,890 miles

Both front discs corrodded

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nsr front to rear brake pipe by clips (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

P bush NSF arm deterted

Pass 17 Oct 2015 145,131 miles

Centre exhaust blowing

Front discs corroded inner side

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak from engine

P bush on nsf bottom are perishing

Fail 17 Oct 2015 145,131 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From wheel cyl to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Centre exhaust blowing

Front discs corroded inner side

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak from engine

P bush on nsf bottom are perishing

Pass 19 Sep 2014 140,535 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 140,535 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 136,619 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 136,619 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 132,931 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 18 Oct 2011 130,361 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 130,361 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 122,788 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2010 122,788 miles

oil leak

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 106,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 106,642 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 88,344 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 TYA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 TYA, 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 TYA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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