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PJ55 FDP

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

143,062 mi
Last recorded143,062 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 FDP
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 143,062 miles

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Fail 19 May 2023 143,062 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INNER (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 11 May 2022 127,162 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 127,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 121,489 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 121,452 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 112,444 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 102,289 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 98,470 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Dec 2017 98,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Dec 2016 96,785 miles

Engine covers fitted

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing N s r and o s r (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 96,875 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Engine covers fitted

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing N s r and o s r (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 95,175 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 90,438 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

both front wiper blades slightly split

nearside rear tyre is worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre has slight wear on outer edge

Fail 12 Dec 2014 90,438 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

both front wiper blades slightly split

nearside front tyre is worn on outer edge

offside front tyre has slight wear on outer edge

Pass 2 Jan 2014 74,547 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

drivers seatbelt anchor cover missing

Fail 2 Jan 2014 74,547 miles

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

drivers seatbelt anchor cover missing

Pass 2 Jan 2013 64,043 miles

battery insicure

Pass 30 Dec 2011 55,077 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 45,176 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 36,196 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 24,267 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 24,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 FDP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PJ55 FDP, 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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PJ55 FDP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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