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PJ54 VLA

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

165,413 mi
Last recorded165,413 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 VLA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 165,413 miles

All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 162,428 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 162,428 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 157,216 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 157,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 138,023 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 123,424 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 110,079 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 98,907 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 98,907 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 88,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 76,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 65,856 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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PJ54 VLA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 PJ54 VLA, 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 PJ54 VLA registered?

PJ54 VLA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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