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PJ05 RHU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

88,367 mi
Last recorded88,367 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 RHU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 88,367 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 85,100 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 81,637 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Nov 2023 81,637 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2022 78,054 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 77,992 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength to front outer lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 74,613 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2020 71,765 miles

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 67,511 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 May 2018 61,993 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 May 2018 61,993 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2017 55,946 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 51,530 miles

both front perrished

Fail 22 Apr 2016 51,530 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front perrished

Pass 8 Apr 2015 48,574 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 45,952 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 42,560 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 37,392 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 32,157 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 32,157 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 25,751 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 21,475 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 16,403 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 RHU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RHU, 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 RHU registered?

PJ05 RHU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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