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BP05 ZSL

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,406 mi
Last recorded172,406 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 ZSL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 172,406 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

n/s/front tyre has varius cuts

oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2016 172,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/front tyre has varius cuts

oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 163,595 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 154,127 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 154,127 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 154,145 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both driveshafts seals leaking gearbox oil

catylic converter broken up inside

light misting of oil around powersteering pump

Oil leak

auxiliary drive belt torn

Pass 29 Sep 2012 132,352 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 121,555 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on outer edges.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 114,748 miles

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

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

oil leak from bottom of engine

top n/s spring bearing sized

Pass 10 Aug 2009 91,020 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 65,741 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 25 Jul 2008 65,741 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear silencer deteriorating

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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BP05 ZSL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BP05 ZSL, 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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BP05 ZSL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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