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ML05 JRU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

267,967 mi
Last recorded267,967 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 JRU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 267,967 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 262,849 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2017 258,151 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 248,475 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 230,854 miles

off side and near side front coil springs begining to corrode

Fail 1 Apr 2016 230,854 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

off side and near side front coil springs begining to corrode

Pass 10 Mar 2015 211,594 miles

Auxiliary/PAS drive belt worn.

Brake pedal rubber worn through.

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/F Brake binding slightly and outer pad worn approximately 50% more than others.

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 183,899 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 159,127 miles

unable to open offside rear door from outside.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 136,280 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

clutch heavy

dash bulbs

front discs are worn

Fail 2 Mar 2012 136,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

clutch heavy

dash bulbs

front discs are worn

Fail 23 Mar 2011 112,216 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 112,216 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 92,049 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 70,937 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 70,937 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 53,362 miles

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

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

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 JRU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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