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ET54 PYZ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

122,416 mi
Last recorded122,416 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 PYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 122,416 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 121,000 miles

corrosion to rear axle not effecting strength

Pass 1 Feb 2024 119,321 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 117,160 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 115,574 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 113,848 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 113,848 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2020 106,308 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 98,630 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured & n/s side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 90,390 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 83,310 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 75,013 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 67,317 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 67,317 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 59,632 miles

front discs heavily worn/close to limit

n/s/f tyre wearing low/heavily perished in areas

o/s/f tyre wearing low/heavily perished in areas

Pass 13 Feb 2013 52,696 miles

Engine oil leak....

Fail 13 Feb 2013 52,696 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine oil leak....

Pass 15 Feb 2012 46,646 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 46,646 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 40,022 miles

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

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

both rear tyres close to legal limit

n/s/f washer jet needs cleaning/ adjusting

rear towing eye ( broken/bent. not fastened to vehicle fully )

Pass 16 Feb 2010 31,796 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 25,112 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 25,112 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 17,513 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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ET54 PYZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 ET54 PYZ, 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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ET54 PYZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 17 February 2005.

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