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PJ55 FRV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,182 mi
Last recorded129,182 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 FRV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 129,182 miles
Fail 10 May 2025 129,180 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 126,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1756514 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 122,721 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2022 117,827 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 113,949 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 108,982 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 103,544 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 98,097 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 92,860 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 86,481 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 81,112 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 75,248 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 70,231 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 65,548 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 60,463 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 60,463 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 50,721 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2009 37,118 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 31,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

small scratches on windscreen

Fail 24 Nov 2008 31,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

small scratches on windscreen

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 FRV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FRV, 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 FRV registered?

PJ55 FRV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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