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PJ05 WNU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,306 mi
Last recorded142,306 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 WNU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 142,306 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 130,566 miles

Nearside Front sill corrosion outside prescribed area

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 130,541 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill outside prescribed area

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 128,609 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 127,025 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 125,017 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 122,642 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 119,065 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 114,659 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 109,911 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 109,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 105,244 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 105,244 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 99,498 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 99,498 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2014 94,379 miles

advise both wiper blades slightly split

Fail 20 May 2014 94,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise both wiper blades slightly split

Pass 1 May 2013 88,305 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 26 May 2012 82,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2012 82,700 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 73,910 miles

advise air bag lamp

advise front discs

Fail 21 May 2011 73,910 miles

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

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

advise air bag lamp

advise front discs

Pass 20 May 2010 60,215 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2009 46,375 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 34,231 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2008 34,231 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 WNU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WNU, 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 WNU registered?

PJ05 WNU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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