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BL55 PZA

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,059 mi
Last recorded139,059 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 PZA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 139,059 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 139,025 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 135,069 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes, (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges!, (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

drivers and rear door outer handles damaged but not likely to cause injury and still function o.k.

drivers seat base has collapsed!.

horn now operated via separate switch in dash.

steering damper weeping oil.

Fail 27 Nov 2018 135,056 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes, (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges!, (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

drivers and rear door outer handles damaged but not likely to cause injury and still function o.k.

drivers seat base has collapsed!.

steering damper weeping oil.

Pass 24 Nov 2017 130,319 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.3.3b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 130,319 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (rear) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.3.3b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 125,669 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 125,668 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 121,678 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 121,678 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 117,969 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Apr 2013 111,519 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 111,519 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)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 106,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 106,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 90,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs worn

Fail 12 Apr 2011 90,510 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Apr 2010 60,031 miles

o/s/door mirror housing insecure not affecting view

Fail 13 Apr 2010 60,031 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

o/s/door mirror housing insecure not affecting view

Pass 9 Apr 2009 42,522 miles

Offside rear wheel is buckled

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2009 42,490 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake pads appear low

offside rear tyre bulging,due to damaged rim

Fail 12 Jan 2009 41,409 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to front grill

oil leak

unable to check inner brake pads

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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BL55 PZA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BL55 PZA, 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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BL55 PZA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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