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BG05 ZYS

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

197,195 mi
Last recorded197,195 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 ZYS
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 197,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

all exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2021 192,407 miles

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

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

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

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

all exhaust deteriorated

n/s/r tyre tread on approx 3mm

one part of centre brake light inop

Fail 5 Jul 2021 192,407 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low inner edge advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

all exhaust deteriorated

n/s/r tyre tread on approx 3mm

one part of centre brake light inop

Pass 22 Jul 2020 188,890 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

all exhaust corroded and front bracket in poor condition

Fail 22 Jul 2020 188,890 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

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

all exhaust corroded and front bracket in poor condition

Pass 24 Jul 2019 181,711 miles

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

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

all exhaust corroded

front exhaust bracket poor condition

Pass 25 Jul 2018 169,592 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer side wall

slight damage front number plate

Fail 24 Jul 2018 169,592 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users radiator major leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

engine oil and coolant levels low

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer side wall

slight damage front number plate

Pass 11 Jul 2017 158,245 miles

both front tyres wearing on tread edges

n/s/f tyre outer side wall slightly cracked

slight noise detected during steering lock to lock check, possible strut bearing

vehicle used as van, rear seats folded up

Fail 10 Jul 2017 158,244 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs in poor condition

both front tyres wearing on tread edges

n/s/f tyre outer side wall slightly cracked

slight noise detected during steering lock to lock check, possible strut bearing

vehicle used as van, rear seats folded up

Pass 26 Jul 2016 148,051 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

slight bind n/s/f wheel

Fail 25 Jul 2016 148,051 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

slight bind n/s/f wheel

Pass 29 Jul 2015 134,250 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres showing slight cracks

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

Fail 28 Jul 2015 134,250 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres showing slight cracks

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 28 Jun 2014 123,629 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jun 2014 123,629 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 108,778 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 99,800 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 99,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 84,671 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 84,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 69,578 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r door release inop from outside

Pass 26 Jun 2009 56,772 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 20 Jun 2008 41,754 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 41,754 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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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BG05 ZYS is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 BG05 ZYS, 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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BG05 ZYS is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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