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FH05 ZSV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,980 mi
Last recorded128,980 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 ZSV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 128,980 miles

engine bay misting in oil

front n/s shocker misting in oil

n/s front tyre on limit for wear

n/s steering rack gator starting to perish

o/s front tyre approaching limit for wear

rear exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate ( slight leak )

slight wear in front n/s + o/s anti roll bar drop links

Fail 4 Mar 2019 128,980 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

engine bay misting in oil

front n/s shocker misting in oil

n/s front tyre on limit for wear

n/s steering rack gator starting to perish

o/s front tyre approaching limit for wear

rear exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate ( slight leak )

slight wear in front n/s + o/s anti roll bar drop links

Pass 27 Feb 2018 119,651 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 119,651 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 112,924 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 102,771 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 94,425 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2015 94,425 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2014 85,129 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 76,718 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 76,716 miles

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

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

Air bag light on

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2012 67,680 miles

air bag light on indicating a fault

spare tyre poor condition

Pass 26 Feb 2011 60,558 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

off side rear tyre poor condition

Fail 25 Feb 2011 60,558 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

off side rear tyre poor condition

Pass 4 Nov 2009 40,090 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 35,666 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2008 35,666 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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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FH05 ZSV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FH05 ZSV, 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 FH05 ZSV registered?

FH05 ZSV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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