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BL05 ZWC

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

148,703 mi
Last recorded148,703 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2020 148,703 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 148,703 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 145,832 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 145,831 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 139,548 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 13,958 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front clutch cable fouling drive shaft

Pass 15 Jun 2017 132,042 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Mudguard insecure ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 123,748 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 123,748 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 17 Jun 2015 115,081 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 115,081 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip worn

clutch cable fouling offside driveshaft

Pass 20 Jun 2014 106,929 miles

slight oil leak around engine

Pass 20 Jun 2013 92,136 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre edge wearing

Fail 17 Jun 2013 92,122 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 25 Jun 2012 78,770 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 68,827 miles

Oil leak

nsf wiper blade slightley deteriorated

nsr tyre edges wearing

osf tyre wall cracking

osr tyre edges wearing

welding spatter on ns front screen

Pass 24 Jun 2010 53,993 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 53,993 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 38,219 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 387,219 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 27,492 miles

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 ZWC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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