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EJ55 MZL

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

199,898 mi
Last recorded199,898 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 MZL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 199,898 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 190,122 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 188,742 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 187,951 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 187,796 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 187,761 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 172,778 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

nearside rear tyre week 16 01 12 years old

Fail 22 Apr 2013 172,778 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

nearside rear tyre week 16 01 12 years old

Pass 13 Apr 2012 153,658 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

offside door mirror slight damage not effecting view to rear

Fail 13 Apr 2012 153,658 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

offside door mirror slight damage not effecting view to rear

Pass 6 Apr 2011 131,957 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

offside obligatory mirror slight damage NOT affecting rear view

Fail 6 Apr 2011 131,957 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside obligatory mirror slight damage NOT affecting rear view

Fail 3 Mar 2010 111,788 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 111,788 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 83,476 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 83,476 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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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EJ55 MZL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EJ55 MZL, 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 EJ55 MZL registered?

EJ55 MZL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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