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PJ05 BWD

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

182,202 mi
Last recorded182,202 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 BWD
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 182,202 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 182,202 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 172,805 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 172,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 159,154 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 159,151 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 146,380 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) INNER RACK ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 146,380 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) INNER RACK ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 132,484 miles

Nearside Front 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 20 Aug 2015 132,481 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 116,653 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 102,457 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 84,933 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 70,770 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 70,343 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 69,965 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 64,343 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 64,343 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 46,971 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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PJ05 BWD is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PJ05 BWD, 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 PJ05 BWD registered?

PJ05 BWD is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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