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2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

150,967 mi
Last recorded150,967 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 150,967 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 146,510 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 142,433 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 139,812 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 134,659 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 134,659 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 134,582 miles

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour blue light (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 128,694 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 123,138 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 29 Mar 2017 123,119 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 117,311 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

play at both inner steering arm joints

Fail 12 Apr 2016 117,311 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

play at both inner steering arm joints

Pass 27 Apr 2015 110,908 miles

front brake discs corroded,pitted and badly lipped

minor chips in windscreen

o/s rear tyre getting very low on inner edge also starting to mishape

oil leak

slight damage to front number plate

slight play in n/s o/s inner rack joints

Pass 24 Apr 2014 102,287 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 83,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Apr 2013 83,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2012 67,688 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 67,688 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 53,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 53,451 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 39,693 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 30,696 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 19,701 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 CSV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 84,923 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 PJ05 CSV, 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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PJ05 CSV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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