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PJ05 DZM

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,691 mi
Last recorded151,691 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 DZM
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 151,691 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2025 148,335 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 148,335 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Lower ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 143,738 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 134,478 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 123,395 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 123,153 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 112,831 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 103,893 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective walls splitting ()

Fail 4 Jan 2020 103,893 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective walls splitting ()

Pass 11 Jan 2019 90,491 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 90,491 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 77,491 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 77,491 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2017 77,188 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 73,267 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2015 68,896 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread starting to crack as well (4.1.E.1)

oil leaking over alternator and needs checking

Pass 16 Sep 2014 64,989 miles

Oil leak

both O/S tyre cracking on tyre tread

Pass 7 Oct 2013 61,911 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 61,905 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 57,432 miles

Airbag light on.

Pass 27 Sep 2011 52,915 miles

Airbag warning light on.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 49,111 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 43,504 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 43,504 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 40,628 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 27,731 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 DZM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 PJ05 DZM, 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 DZM registered?

PJ05 DZM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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