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BL05 ZWK

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,134 mi
Last recorded108,134 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 ZWK
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 108,134 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 107,911 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 107,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 106,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 103,686 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension top mounting bearing is worn

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2021 100,186 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 97,345 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 94,038 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 89,830 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 85,098 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 80,952 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2016 80,949 miles

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

oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 76,562 miles

both front tyres starting to wear unevenly

both rear tyres on legal limit and wearing unevenly

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Jul 2014 71,226 miles

n/s headlamp beam pattern slightly impaired

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2013 62,902 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)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 54,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2011 45,458 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 36,875 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 27,403 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 17,185 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 17,185 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ZWK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZWK, 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 ZWK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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