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PN55 EJA

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

121,445 mi
Last recorded121,445 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 EJA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 121,445 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off . Deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside / nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (offside / nearside ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 121,445 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off . Deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside / nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (offside / nearside ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 117,818 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside / nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (offside / nearside ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 117,818 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside / nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (offside / nearside ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 115,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge small cut in sidewall of tyre not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 115,083 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge small cut in sidewall of tyre not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 111,562 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rears (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 111,562 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rears (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 109,220 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 107,228 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Corrosion to rear axel

Nearside Front brake hose attached by temporary means

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 107,220 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Corrosion to rear axel

Nearside Front brake hose attached by temporary means

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 8 Jan 2020 103,170 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 102,009 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 97,902 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 95,403 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 91,838 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 88,256 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 88,253 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 83,686 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)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 80,362 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 75,782 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 71,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 71,526 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)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 63,870 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 56,575 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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PN55 EJA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 PN55 EJA, 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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PN55 EJA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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