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CX55 ZCA

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

137,719 mi
Last recorded137,719 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 ZCA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 137,719 miles

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

wipers worn

Fail 6 Nov 2025 137,719 miles

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

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

wipers worn

Pass 11 Nov 2024 127,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 120,215 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 120,215 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 118,772 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend immediate replacement & tracking check (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 28 Nov 2022 118,772 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend immediate replacement & tracking check (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 11 Oct 2021 117,330 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 116,203 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 116,203 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 114,353 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 114,351 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 111,234 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 111,234 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 107,514 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre low inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2017 102,962 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 96,948 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 89,218 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 89,218 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 80,795 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 73,538 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 73,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 65,751 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 57,571 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 57,571 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 48,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 40,872 miles

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall starting to perish

Pass 3 Sep 2008 38,531 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 38,531 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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CX55 ZCA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 CX55 ZCA, 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 CX55 ZCA registered?

CX55 ZCA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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