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SJ55 VTA

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

157,215 mi
Last recorded157,215 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 VTA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 157,215 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre Non repairable ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 157,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre Non repairable ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 152,845 miles

Lower Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel uj to rack (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 148,811 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 148,811 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 144,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively bracket snapped off rear axle from corrosion (1.6 (d))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS + OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle heavily corroded, but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

no brake light on dashboard when handbrake is applied

Fail 3 Apr 2023 144,194 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer body holed / excessively corroded within 30cm of seatbelt mounting point. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively bracket snapped off rear axle from corrosion (1.6 (d))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS + OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle heavily corroded, but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

no brake light on dashboard when handbrake is applied

Pass 30 Mar 2022 143,786 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 143,786 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 143,368 miles

nearside seat belt stork damaged

signs of corrosion in nearside rear 1/4 panel

Fail 29 Mar 2021 143,368 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

nearside seat belt stork damaged

signs of corrosion in nearside rear 1/4 panel

Pass 13 Jun 2019 140,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure A.B.S. wiring from wheel speed sensor (4.11 (a) (i))

hole caused by corrosion in nearside sill panel close to seat belt prescribed area.

Fail 13 Jun 2019 140,978 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure A.B.S. wiring from wheel speed sensor (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 136,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jun 2018 136,022 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jun 2017 116,976 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 116,973 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 116,973 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 96,305 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 95,984 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 74,469 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 74,469 miles

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

Nearside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 59,392 miles

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

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

No spare wheel fitted

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear axle corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2014 59,391 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

No spare wheel fitted

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2013 56,346 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 53,954 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 53,954 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 49,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 49,108 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 43,435 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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SJ55 VTA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 SJ55 VTA, 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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SJ55 VTA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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