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PJ05 LJX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

103,516 mi
Last recorded103,516 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 LJX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 103,516 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 92,965 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 92,788 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired linkage spring broken (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords due to being excessively perished 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s front tyre wearing low

Pass 3 May 2018 89,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

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

Fail 3 May 2018 89,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

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

Pass 4 May 2017 84,229 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 81,866 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 79,211 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 79,211 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 72,813 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 72,813 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 55,620 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 55,620 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 44,859 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 44,859 miles

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

front brake pads close to/on limit

Pass 22 Jun 2011 34,456 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 34,456 miles

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

front pads appear low

Pass 17 Jun 2010 28,853 miles

front wipers worn

Pass 18 Jun 2009 23,360 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 17,735 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 17,735 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 LJX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LJX, 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 LJX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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