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PJ05 XEW

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,152 mi
Last recorded111,152 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 111,152 miles

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2020 104,076 miles

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

Near and off side front wishbone bushes starting to perish

Nearside Rear Slight damage to lamp cluster lens

Rear axle ,suspension arms corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2020 104,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective Broken (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Return spring snapped (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake compensator valve mount corroded

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

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2019 103,051 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded

rear axle corroded

slight oil leak on engine and gearbox

spare wheel corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2018 99,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear axle corroded

rear tyres smooth on edges

spare wheel corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2017 96,163 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 89,711 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2016 89,711 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to frt joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 82,476 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 77,266 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 73,818 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 64,552 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 64,552 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 60,452 miles

front brake discs lipped

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Jul 2010 49,046 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 15 Jul 2009 39,804 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 39,801 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 27,588 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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 XEW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XEW, 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 XEW registered?

PJ05 XEW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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