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PJ05 FBF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,616 mi
Last recorded161,616 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 FBF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 161,616 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 161,616 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 149,332 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 149,332 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 115,489 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 106,491 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 89,459 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2010 75,906 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 65,919 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 53,528 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)

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

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

Fail 22 May 2008 53,528 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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 FBF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FBF, 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 FBF registered?

PJ05 FBF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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