MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,489 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
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
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
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
air bag light on
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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