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EO05 ZRF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

179,556 mi
Last recorded179,556 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 ZRF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 179,556 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

nearside rear outer sill corroding

Pass 27 May 2025 177,738 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 175,319 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 172,749 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 170,192 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 167,342 miles

Slight damage to windscreen

Fail 28 May 2021 167,342 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Slight damage to windscreen

Pass 2 Jun 2020 164,710 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 161,058 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 161,058 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 155,263 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 148,668 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front tyres worn on edges

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Rear tyres cracked & worn on inner edges

Fail 31 May 2017 148,668 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front tyres worn on edges

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Rear tyres cracked & worn on inner edges

Pass 27 May 2016 138,749 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Fail 27 May 2016 138,749 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 127,279 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the outside edge

Exhaust system is corroded

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Unable to assess front brake pads through the wheel

Fail 6 Aug 2015 127,279 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the outside edge

Exhaust system is corroded

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

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Unable to assess front brake pads through the wheel

Pass 13 Jun 2014 115,205 miles

parts of exhaust system corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2014 115,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

parts of exhaust system corroded

Fail 30 May 2013 102,274 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre cracked & worn on inner edge

parts of exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 May 2013 102,274 miles

offside rear tyre cracked & worn on inner edge

parts of exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 May 2012 86,572 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 21 May 2012 86,572 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 May 2011 71,521 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Jun 2010 58,233 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2009 39,858 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 27,636 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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EO05 ZRF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 EO05 ZRF, 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 EO05 ZRF registered?

EO05 ZRF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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