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RJ55 KTV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

146,484 mi
Last recorded146,484 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 KTV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2025 146,484 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Underbody components corroded

Underbody covered in underseal

Pass 1 Sep 2024 146,132 miles

All underbody covered in underseal

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2023 145,640 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 145,175 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

nearside and offside rear axle mountings corroded

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 23 Sep 2021 144,411 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside axle and mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively all (6.1.6 (a))

nearside windscreen washer not working but sufficient supply from offside

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 23 Sep 2020 144,002 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Recommended (6.1.6 (i) (i))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 10 Sep 2019 143,554 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very slight (5.3.2 (b))

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

Towbar component slightly worn towbar and mountings corroded (6.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 142,799 miles

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

tow bar and mounting

Fail 28 Sep 2018 142,799 miles

Offside Front Fuel pipe insecure floor pan - mounting defective (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both need cleaning or replacing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

tow bar and mounting

Pass 25 Sep 2017 142,017 miles

Oil leak ()

Towbar component slightly corroded all components (6.6.1)

suspension generally corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 29 Sep 2016 140,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly and may require service or repair

Rear brakes noisy and may require service or repair

Pass 23 Sep 2015 136,825 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 133,224 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 124,280 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 18 Sep 2012 109,214 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 92,122 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 76,603 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 59,452 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 45,670 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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RJ55 KTV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 RJ55 KTV, 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 RJ55 KTV registered?

RJ55 KTV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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