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CF55 APZ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

95,413 mi
Last recorded95,413 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 APZ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 95,413 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside chassis corroded on floor pan

Possible wheel/carrier bearing noise starting on offside front

Fail 15 Oct 2025 95,409 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.84 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside chassis corroded on floor pan

Possible wheel/carrier bearing noise starting on offside front

Pass 22 Oct 2024 87,616 miles

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

Offside Front chassis rusty

Temporary repair to nearside outer CV boot

Fail 9 Oct 2024 87,505 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.84 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front chassis rusty

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 76,738 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 76,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 70,433 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Cover and under tray fitted, obscuring full view of engine

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust system corroded

rear beam axel corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 11 Oct 2021 70,075 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 69,217 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 68,861 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 67,328 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 66,783 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 64,496 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 63,083 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 63,083 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 58,001 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 53,557 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 48,354 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)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 48,354 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 43,321 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 40,883 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 34,656 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 29,599 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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CF55 APZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CF55 APZ, 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 CF55 APZ registered?

CF55 APZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 21 November 2005.

Is CF55 APZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF55 APZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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