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RJ05 FUT

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,399 mi
Last recorded151,399 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 FUT
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 151,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX JOINT AND A BIT INSCURE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 151,394 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX JOINT AND A BIT INSCURE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 142,190 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 142,190 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 126,499 miles

Nearside Front small hole outer door sill

Fail 8 Oct 2020 126,497 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn off arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge marked in yellow chalk (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front small hole outer door sill

spare tyre flat

Pass 28 Mar 2017 124,377 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 124,377 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 116,445 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 116,445 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure split (8.2.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 107,122 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 97,214 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres slightly perished

o/s rear indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 3 Apr 2013 89,443 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2013 89,442 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 87,545 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 83,266 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 75,467 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 25 Jul 2009 66,881 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 61,179 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 29 Feb 2008 58,960 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 58,954 miles

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

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

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 FUT is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RJ05 FUT, 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 FUT registered?

RJ05 FUT is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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