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BL55 PZJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

173,740 mi
Last recorded173,740 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 173,740 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 173,737 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 168,172 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 154,870 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 142,382 miles

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

lower engine mount bush deteriorating

oily residue lower engine

Fail 6 Mar 2018 142,382 miles

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

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

lower engine mount bush deteriorating

oily residue lower engine

Pass 8 Feb 2017 136,870 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

ns and os door mirror covers missing

oil leak at rear of engine bay contaminating rack gaiters and cv gaiters

Fail 7 Feb 2017 136,861 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to mid section joint insecure and leaking (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

ns and os door mirror covers missing

oil leak at rear of engine bay contaminating rack gaiters and cv gaiters

Pass 5 Feb 2016 125,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

lower engine mount detiorated

Pass 2 Feb 2015 113,437 miles

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

Oil leak

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre has a flat spot

seat belt buckle casing missing o/s/f

steering rack leaking

Fail 2 Feb 2015 113,437 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Oil leak

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre has a flat spot

seat belt buckle casing missing o/s/f

steering rack leaking

Pass 3 Feb 2014 100,300 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2013 100,293 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 75,933 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 75,933 miles

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 44,901 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 44,901 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 17,566 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 17,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 16,801 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 16,801 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 14,519 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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BL55 PZJ 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 59.1%.

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

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