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EA55 ZZJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Beige Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

167,001 mi
Last recorded167,001 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 ZZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 167,001 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 May 2020 157,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 14 May 2020 157,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 Mar 2019 135,420 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 135,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 121,020 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 13 Mar 2018 121,020 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 102,929 miles

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Mar 2017 102,929 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Near side rear tyre perished

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

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Mar 2016 86,905 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 71,807 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 71,807 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 57,075 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 57,074 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 48,741 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 43,301 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 43,300 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

front brake pads wearing thin

n/s front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 3 Mar 2011 35,250 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 35,250 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 27,185 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 18,149 miles

There are several deep cuts on n/s/rear tyre. Advice customer to keep eye on reported tyre.

Unable to check for condition n/s/rear seat and seat belt as child seat fitted.

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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EA55 ZZJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Beige with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EA55 ZZJ, 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 EA55 ZZJ registered?

EA55 ZZJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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