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PJ55 XAD

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

140,114 mi
Last recorded140,114 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 140,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 18 Sep 2019 136,522 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 136,513 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 128,115 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated and blowing and clamp broken

Fail 12 Jun 2018 128,115 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated and blowing and clamp broken

Pass 4 Dec 2017 126,439 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres showing signs of age.

Pass 14 Dec 2016 122,671 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 118,560 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 115,654 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 115,650 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 98,587 miles

nearside mirror secured with tape

oil level topped up to allow test to be completed (2 Ltr)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 98,587 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

nearside mirror secured with tape

oil level topped up to allow test to be completed (2 Ltr)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 80,097 miles

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

brakes squeal

Fail 21 Dec 2012 80,097 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brakes squeal

Pass 29 Dec 2011 62,646 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

nylon cord wrapped around nearside drive shaft and c.v joint

Fail 29 Dec 2011 62,646 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

nylon cord wrapped around nearside drive shaft and c.v joint

Pass 11 Dec 2010 45,659 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 45,659 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2009 36,450 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 36,450 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 26,374 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 XAD 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 61.9%.

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 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 XAD, 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 XAD is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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