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RV55 OAJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

132,132 mi
Last recorded132,132 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 OAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 132,132 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s cv boot damp

Pass 10 Mar 2025 131,105 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 129,731 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 127,821 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 126,255 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 123,380 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 123,376 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 119,959 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 115,206 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 115,202 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 112,987 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 109,999 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 106,571 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 103,557 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 100,620 miles

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2014 100,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2012 90,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S wing mirror slightly loose

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 90,717 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S wing mirror slightly loose

N/S/F tyre worn 1.8mm and heavily worn on edges ADVISE REPLACING

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 75,757 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 75,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 61,456 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 48,550 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 37,305 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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RV55 OAJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RV55 OAJ, 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 RV55 OAJ registered?

RV55 OAJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is RV55 OAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV55 OAJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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