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PJ55 RVL

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,532 mi
Last recorded119,532 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 119,532 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 119,394 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie arm (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 110,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

slight movement inner steering rack o/side and n/side

Fail 15 Oct 2015 110,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

slight movement inner steering rack o/side and n/side

Pass 3 Dec 2014 104,133 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 95,582 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 95,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/f wheel damaged

service light on

spare tyre below

Pass 4 Dec 2012 79,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 64,575 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 64,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 51,887 miles

BAD OIL LEAK TURBO AREA

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOOKS LOW

FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS ARE WORN HIGH IMBALANCE ON BRAKES 23%

REAR INDICATORS ARE WORN IN COLOUR

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F TRACK ROD END BALL JOINT

Pass 18 Dec 2009 35,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres low on inner edges

slight damage to near side front wing and moulding

Pass 19 Dec 2008 19,344 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 RVL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PJ55 RVL, 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 RVL registered?

PJ55 RVL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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