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MV05 JWF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,587 mi
Last recorded160,587 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 JWF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 160,587 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 160,573 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested coolant header tank cap missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 141,992 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 138,285 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 138,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 134,314 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer case missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 134,314 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer case missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 129,909 miles

Nearside Front seatbelt buckle cover missing

Pass 1 Feb 2017 124,526 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 114,229 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 112,592 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 112,592 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 101,998 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

nsf cross member slightly bent

Fail 23 Jan 2015 101,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

nsf cross member slightly bent

osr tyre sidewall is cracking

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2014 91,002 miles

o/s/f/ inner cv boot deteriated slightly-front tyrew on limit-wishbone bushes slightly deteriated-brake pipes covered unable to check properly-

Pass 1 Feb 2013 82,076 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

seat belt buckle casing missing-

wipers slightly smearing-front balljoint hae sliht play-both front tyres on limit-o/s/f wishbone bush slightly deteriorated-brake pipes covered in uknown substance,unable to check properlly-

Pass 31 Jan 2012 66,969 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 63,179 miles

Oil leak

Some wear to front brake discs

Fail 8 Feb 2011 63,179 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F tyre bald on outer edge

N/S/F tyre starting to get low on tread on inner edge

O/S/F tyre bald on edges

Oil leak

Some wear to front brake discs

Pass 22 Feb 2010 57,367 miles

some wear on wipers

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 48,198 miles

slight wear on wipers

Fail 24 Feb 2009 48,198 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight wear on wipers

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 31,444 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 31,444 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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MV05 JWF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MV05 JWF, 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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MV05 JWF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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