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R4 MTJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,802 mi
Last recorded169,802 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 MTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 169,802 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 169,802 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 162,012 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 152,496 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

battery loose but still sat in place

Fail 5 Sep 2014 152,481 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2013 137,978 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 121,892 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 98,045 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 99,037 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 87,083 miles

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

Oil leak

sump corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2009 87,083 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

sump corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2008 63,755 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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R4 MTJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R4 MTJ, 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 R4 MTJ registered?

R4 MTJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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