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BN05 ZGH

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

100,782 mi
Last recorded100,782 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 ZGH
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 100,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

O/S/F sill damaged.

Fail 12 Feb 2024 100,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

O/S/F sill damaged.

Pass 11 Mar 2023 72,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 70,071 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 68,741 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 Feb 2020 66,915 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 66,915 miles

Direction indicator not working Nearside front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 64,869 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 64,866 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front DRIVERS SEAT MOUNTING FIXING CORRODED

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 61,695 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 61,692 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 58,782 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 58,781 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 55,561 miles

oil leaks

Pass 13 Feb 2015 51,382 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 51,382 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 49,058 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 49,057 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 45,345 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

osf tyre edge wearing

Pass 7 Feb 2013 45,345 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

osf tyre edge wearing

Pass 10 Feb 2012 41,879 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 41,879 miles

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

o/s/f shock absorber top bush slight lift

Pass 10 Feb 2011 38,341 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 34,766 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 30,890 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 27,171 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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BN05 ZGH is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BN05 ZGH, 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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What year was BN05 ZGH registered?

BN05 ZGH is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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