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RJ05 FUP

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

251,458 mi
Last recorded251,458 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 FUP
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 251,458 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

oil leak on engine

slight damage to offside mirror

Pass 26 Feb 2014 241,543 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 5 Mar 2013 236,033 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 236,003 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 232,358 miles

rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 24 Feb 2011 228,295 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

off side mirror damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2010 200,325 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

front wiper blades poor

Fail 4 Mar 2010 200,325 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

front wiper blades poor

Pass 25 Feb 2009 170,841 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 170,841 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 119,537 miles

Oil leak

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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RJ05 FUP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RJ05 FUP, 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 RJ05 FUP registered?

RJ05 FUP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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