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EK05 ZHU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,529 mi
Last recorded135,529 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 ZHU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 135,529 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 130,225 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 123,305 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 118,230 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 113,279 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 107,760 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 107,757 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 104,701 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 101,016 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 96,800 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 96,800 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 92,719 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 87,674 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 81,921 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 75,933 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 59,358 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 50,603 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 50,603 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 43,453 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 43,453 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 36,145 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 28,874 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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EK05 ZHU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 EK05 ZHU, 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 EK05 ZHU registered?

EK05 ZHU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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