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BN05 ZGZ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,303 mi
Last recorded124,303 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 124,303 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 124,151 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 117,405 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 117,181 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 110,635 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2021 110,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush insecure (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush insecure (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 103,194 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 94,392 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE 2MM / DEVOID ON OUTER EDGE

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 94,392 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE 2MM / DEVOID ON OUTER EDGE

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 90,540 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2018 90,539 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate handbrake tell tale light innop (1.6 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 86,306 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 82,250 miles

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

oil leaks

Fail 26 Apr 2016 82,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

oil leaks

Pass 14 May 2015 78,316 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 13 May 2015 78,315 miles

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Apr 2014 71,956 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 71,955 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2013 58,869 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 41,327 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 41,311 miles

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

FRONT NUMBER PLATE BROKEN AT BOTTOM OF PLATE

Nail in nearside rear tyre

SPARE TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 6 May 2011 29,254 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 22,026 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 14,999 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 9,465 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 9,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZGZ 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 61.5%.

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 ZGZ, 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 ZGZ registered?

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

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