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BL05 ZWB

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,614 mi
Last recorded122,614 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 ZWB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 122,614 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 122,606 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering rack leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 112,126 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 112,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 111,782 miles

Offside Front tyre getting low

Offside Rear quarter panel dented

Offside Rear tyre low and inner edge worn

Offside mirror glass cracked

Rear exhaust box leaking and corroded

power steering pump noisy

Fail 23 Sep 2019 111,782 miles

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

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre getting low

Offside Rear quarter panel dented

Offside Rear tyre low and inner edge worn

Offside mirror glass cracked

Rear exhaust box leaking and corroded

power steering pump noisy

Pass 21 Aug 2018 107,241 miles

Offside mirror glass cracked

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 107,241 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2017 103,053 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 103,052 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired connecting spring broken not attached. (3.6.E.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 99,506 miles

damage to body work nearside and offside

general corrosion to chassis and components

Pass 23 Jul 2015 95,350 miles

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust hitting spare wheel carrier

oil leak from engine area

Fail 23 Jul 2015 95,350 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust hitting spare wheel carrier

oil leak from engine area

Pass 27 Aug 2014 91,990 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 91,990 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 87,965 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 87,959 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 79,705 miles

Oil leak

Slight wear on edge of brake pedal anti slip

Pass 8 Jun 2011 70,235 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

nsr tyre wall cracking

Fail 8 Jun 2011 70,235 miles

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

nsr tyre wall cracking

Pass 7 Jun 2010 54,890 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2009 46,596 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 35,683 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Jun 2008 35,683 miles

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BL05 ZWB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BL05 ZWB, 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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BL05 ZWB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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