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FN05 XZA

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,058 mi
Last recorded100,058 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 XZA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 100,058 miles

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bothsides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 100,058 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bothsides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 97,896 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 84,472 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 84,472 miles

Nearside All direction indicators incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 76,857 miles

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 28 Jun 2021 67,021 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

Fail 28 Jun 2021 67,021 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres on legal limit

Pass 23 Mar 2020 64,358 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 59,817 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 59,817 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2018 58,048 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load PLASTIC TRIM MISSING (5.2.4a)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 58,007 miles

Stop lamp not working ALL (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load PLASTIC TRIM MISSING (5.2.4a)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 56,604 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 54,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Mar 2015 52,837 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 50,070 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 47,333 miles

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

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

both front tyres are cracked/perished and have JUST legal amount of tread remaining, advise replaced asap

nsr tyre is cracked/perished

Pass 2 Mar 2012 45,200 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 42,668 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 39,618 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 39,618 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 36,936 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 32,886 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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FN05 XZA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FN05 XZA, 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 FN05 XZA registered?

FN05 XZA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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