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PJ55 FDF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

101,837 mi
Last recorded101,837 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 FDF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 101,837 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear inner sills corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2026 101,837 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Rear inner sills corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2024 99,630 miles

Offside Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 12 Dec 2023 97,080 miles

Rear axle beam corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 28 Nov 2022 93,595 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 93,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 84,850 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 84,847 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired spring not attached (1.1.17 (a))

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))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 81,527 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 75,708 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 75,708 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 73,308 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 72,249 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 72,244 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2015 68,083 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 63,141 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 58,733 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 52,730 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside rear tyre outer wall perished

Fail 7 Dec 2011 46,142 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all tyres sidewalls show slight cracking.

Pass 7 Dec 2011 46,142 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all tyres sidewalls show slight cracking.

Pass 18 Nov 2010 38,471 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 32,068 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 22,711 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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PJ55 FDF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PJ55 FDF, 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 PJ55 FDF registered?

PJ55 FDF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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