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ML05 JDZ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

162,581 mi
Last recorded162,581 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 JDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 162,581 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 162,581 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 160,976 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 160,976 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 158,629 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 144,144 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2017 141,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Plastic cover missing from the seatbelt buckle

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on the inside

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on the inside

Offside Front Tyre wearing on the inside

Oil leak Rocker cover area ()

Fail 22 May 2017 141,789 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Showing white (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Showing white (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/70/14T (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Plastic cover missing from the seatbelt buckle

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on the inside

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on the inside

Offside Front Tyre wearing on the inside

Oil leak Rocker cover area ()

Pass 25 May 2016 123,186 miles

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

both front tyres just on wear markers but still legal

both front tyres scrubbing very thin on inner edges

Fail 20 May 2016 122,660 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed flexi hose (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres just on wear markers but still legal

both front tyres scrubbing very thin on inner edges

Pass 12 Jun 2015 83,998 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

n/s/r tyre worn and cracking

o/s/r tyre worn and cracking

Fail 12 Jun 2015 83,998 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

n/s/r tyre worn and cracking

o/s/r tyre worn and cracking

Pass 17 Jun 2014 51,317 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 48,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover missing on nsf seat belt stalk

lens missing on ns repeater

Fail 5 Feb 2014 48,751 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover missing on nsf seat belt stalk

lens missing on ns repeater

Pass 29 Jan 2013 45,450 miles

nearside front seat belt stalk outer plastic cover missing

nearside front tyre low tread

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and on legal tread limit

rear silencer corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2013 45,450 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front seat belt stalk outer plastic cover missing

nearside front tyre low tread

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and on legal tread limit

rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2011 41,215 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres worn more on edges

front discs worn & pads look low

front wipers starting to split at ends

nearside front seat belt buckle plastic coiver missing

slight play in both steering rack ends when on floor

Pass 30 Sep 2010 35,074 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 30,577 miles

both rear tyres cracking and in a poor condition

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge and cracked on tread

offside front tyre very low tread and cracked on tread

Pass 7 Apr 2008 25,150 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked

nearside front tyre cut on tread

Fail 3 Apr 2008 25,129 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre cracked

nearside front tyre cut on tread

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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ML05 JDZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ML05 JDZ, 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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ML05 JDZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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