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PJ05 XGH

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

51,234 mi
Last recorded51,234 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 51,234 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper out line marker inop

Fail 15 May 2026 51,230 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working also in op on osr hazard warning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper out line marker inop

Pass 16 Apr 2025 51,104 miles

Nearside Front high level marker light inop

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 50,839 miles

Offside Front high level marker light inop

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear slightly affected by the indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp all rear brake lights slightly affected by the indicators (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 50,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front high level marker light inop

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear slightly affected by the indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp all rear brake lights slightly affected by the indicators (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 50,829 miles

Nearside Front Upper marker light inop

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 50,739 miles

Nearside Front Upper marker light inop

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 50,739 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper marker light inop

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 50,190 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 50,190 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper advise nsf upper marker light inop

Pass 3 Mar 2020 50,023 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 49,917 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 49,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps light intensity so low cannot be seen (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 48,972 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak slight

Fail 27 Mar 2018 48,972 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak slight

Pass 3 Apr 2017 47,734 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 47,734 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 44,520 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 40,890 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 40,890 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 36,540 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 36,540 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2013 32,486 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 28,552 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 28,552 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 24,805 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 24,805 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 20,165 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 15,619 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 10,960 miles

Beam deflectors incorrectly fitted

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 XGH is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 XGH, 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 XGH registered?

PJ05 XGH is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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