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ST05 VJA

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,489 mi
Last recorded168,489 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 VJA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 168,489 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

offside and nearside outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 3 May 2017 168,489 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front clutch cable fouling on driveshaft

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

offside and nearside outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 157,929 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint after cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front 2 rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuse box loose in cabin

oil leak

Fail 20 May 2016 157,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts shockabsorber (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint after cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front 2 rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuse box loose in cabin

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 141,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2015 141,918 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2014 120,435 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2014 120,432 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2013 104,115 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag light on

neareside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

nearside front flexy insecure

nearside rear abs sensor bolt broken

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 4 Mar 2013 104,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag light on

neareside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

nearside front flexy insecure

nearside rear abs sensor bolt broken

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 25 Jul 2011 97,307 miles

air bag light on

Fail 22 Jul 2011 97,070 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

airbag light on

Pass 8 Jul 2010 72,964 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 51,244 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 29,367 miles

corrosion on exhaust

o/s/f wiper has slight tear at edge

surface corrosion on front brake discs

top airbox pipe insecure

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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ST05 VJA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ST05 VJA, 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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ST05 VJA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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