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SW05 CZJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

142,136 mi
Last recorded142,136 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 CZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 142,136 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill covered in undeseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear flex pipe not fully secure

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear flex pipe not fully secure

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

general underbody and suspension components corroded but not significantly weakened

Pass 8 Jul 2025 141,059 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front roll bar bushes perished worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rear both sides at axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged wall cut and damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective flat

both rear brake flex hoses insecure but not chaffing

both sills undersealed

engine oil on minimum

front lower suspension arms different design but acceptable

high level brake light inop

Fail 8 Jul 2025 141,059 miles

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front roll bar bushes perished worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rear both sides at axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged wall cut and damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective flat

both rear brake flex hoses insecure but not chaffing

both sills undersealed

engine oil on minimum

front lower suspension arms different design but acceptable

high level brake light inop

Pass 17 Jul 2024 140,682 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt loose fitting (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective flat

engine oil low

Fail 16 Jul 2024 140,682 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt loose fitting (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective flat

engine oil low

Pass 12 Jul 2023 140,013 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 140,013 miles

Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced o/s and n/s outer sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 140,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering n/s/f and n/s/r outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 139,702 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 139,702 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering n/s/r and n/s/f outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 137,896 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 135,671 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 135,671 miles

Offside 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 wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2019 133,128 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 133,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 130,966 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 130,966 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2017 128,421 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 May 2017 128,421 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2016 126,068 miles

engine oil low

exhaust joints corroding

slight seep power steering pump area

slight wear offside front drop link

spare tyre flat

Fail 31 May 2016 126,068 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine oil low

exhaust joints corroding

slight seep power steering pump area

slight wear offside front drop link

spare tyre flat

Pass 15 Jun 2015 122,601 miles

front exhaust clamp corroded

rear exhaust joints corroding

rear wiper inop

Fail 15 Jun 2015 122,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front exhaust clamp corroded

offside front tyre inner edge worn and cracks

offside rear tyre slight cracks

rear exhaust joints corroding

rear wiper inop

Pass 23 Jun 2014 113,325 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 113,324 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

clutch noise

Pass 10 Jul 2013 100,960 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 100,959 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 86,870 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 71,721 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 58,062 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 42,566 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 42,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 28,390 miles

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

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

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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SW05 CZJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 SW05 CZJ, 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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SW05 CZJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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