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P18 MGP

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

105,697 mi
Last recorded105,697 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 MGP
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 105,697 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2025 102,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s front wing has slight corrosion

Fail 30 Aug 2025 102,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

n/s front wing has slight corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2024 99,284 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 93,127 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x 2 brake pipes at nearside rear area (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 86,245 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 86,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 80,962 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 75,300 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2020 75,300 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 71,231 miles

Brake pipes corroded in support clips.

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 70,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipes corroded in support clips.

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 67,912 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)

Offside Rear Tyre the inner sidewall cracking slightly.

Pass 25 Apr 2017 64,812 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 60,579 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 54,906 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 50,675 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 46,332 miles

Nearside rear tyre the sidewalls are slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Apr 2013 46,332 miles

Nearside rear tyre the sidewalls are slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 43,202 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 37,646 miles

Air bag lamp illuminated.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 33,510 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 28,352 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 26,798 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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P18 MGP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 P18 MGP, 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 P18 MGP registered?

P18 MGP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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