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FG05 PZB

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,235 mi
Last recorded97,235 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 PZB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 97,235 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 97,230 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested offside rear brake pipe excessively corroded and will burst on test. (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture across body (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 95,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 92,493 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 92,492 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

ns mirror broken

Pass 13 Dec 2022 89,958 miles

nearside mirror glass broken

Fail 13 Dec 2022 89,958 miles

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

nearside mirror glass broken

Pass 18 Nov 2021 87,054 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 87,054 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 83,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 78,583 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing on (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 75,376 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 71,961 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 71,961 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 68,681 miles

Both rear torsion bars corroded

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside mirror damaged

Nearside rear tyre punctured

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Both (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 68,681 miles

Emissions not tested Due to oil level below minimum Mark (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear torsion bars corroded

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Brake test not carried out due to condition of offside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside mirror damaged

Nearside rear tyre punctured

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Both (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 63,100 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front tyres worn on edges and valves deteriorated

both rear tyres deteriorated

nearside mirror glass damaged

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 10 Apr 2015 63,099 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front tyres worn on edges and valves deteriorated

both rear tyres deteriorated

nearside mirror glass damaged

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

wipers and windscreen not tested

Pass 25 Apr 2014 55,853 miles

nearside mirror damaged

all underside of vehicle dirty

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 48,020 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

indicator/light stalk unit intermitently faulty

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 16 Apr 2013 48,019 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

indicator/light stalk unit intermitently faulty

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2012 43,536 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light on

most components covered in dirt

nearside mirror slightly damaged

service light on

Pass 8 Apr 2011 39,063 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 34,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 31,201 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 25,737 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 25,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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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FG05 PZB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG05 PZB, 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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FG05 PZB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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