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MM05 VZJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

114,896 mi
Last recorded114,896 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 VZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 114,896 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 114,610 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Nearside and offside rear (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 104,132 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres worn on outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs slightly corroded on inside face (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 103,991 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres worn on outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs slightly corroded on inside face (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 89,008 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside front lower response (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 89,008 miles

Stop lamp not working Offside (1.2.1b)

coil spring broken Nearside front (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside front lower response (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 81,023 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 77,915 miles

engine light on

Fail 4 Sep 2013 77,903 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

engine light on

Pass 7 Sep 2012 75,298 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine management light on

oil leak getting close to offside front brakes

Fail 6 Sep 2012 75,296 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

dip beams on not switching off

engine management light on

oil leak getting close to offside front brakes

Pass 1 Aug 2011 61,641 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 61,641 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 49,983 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 49,740 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre cut in tread but not to cords

Fail 12 Sep 2009 42,180 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 42,180 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 29,662 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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MM05 VZJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MM05 VZJ, 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 MM05 VZJ registered?

MM05 VZJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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