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FV05 ZRN

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,121 mi
Last recorded150,121 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 ZRN
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 150,121 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 osf / nsf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 147,552 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front brake discs badly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen damaged / scratched in various places (3.2 (a) (i))

heavy corrosion apparent rear axle and mounting areas

oil leak from engine / gearbox area

unable to inspect brake pads

Fail 25 Feb 2025 147,279 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) not working BOTH main stop lamps not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH wiper blades worn not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front brake discs badly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen damaged / scratched in various places (3.2 (a) (i))

heavy corrosion apparent rear axle and mounting areas

oil leak from engine / gearbox area

unable to inspect brake pads

Pass 26 Feb 2024 143,553 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Spare tyre defective Flat and worn on edges ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate Covered with tape cant clearly see if illuminated (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 143,532 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost to cords in inner edge and heavily cracked on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Spare tyre defective Flat and worn on edges ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate Covered with tape cant clearly see if illuminated (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 139,317 miles

Offside Front o/s/f tyre wearing outer edges of tread

both rear tyres wearing heavily inner edges

some damage / scratches to wind screen

unable to inspect front brake pads

Fail 28 Feb 2023 139,297 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour bulb faded to clear (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour orange bulbs need to be fitted to BOTH sides on wings (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front o/s/f tyre wearing outer edges of tread

both rear tyres wearing heavily inner edges

some damage / scratches to wind screen

unable to inspect front brake pads

Pass 5 Nov 2021 130,441 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 130,441 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 125,552 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 118,373 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 109,434 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 101,973 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 101,971 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Dash obscured

Pass 28 Jun 2016 94,128 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 94,126 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

clutch noise

Pass 25 Jun 2015 85,951 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 85,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

service symbol on

Pass 2 Jul 2014 79,006 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 71,064 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 60,323 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 60,323 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 52,595 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn/corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2010 41,213 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges

n/s/r tyre age cracking

Pass 17 Jun 2009 33,567 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 26,016 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges- on the limit- 186.65.hr15

Pass 26 Jun 2008 26,016 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges- on the limit- 186.65.hr15

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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FV05 ZRN is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver 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 FV05 ZRN, 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 FV05 ZRN registered?

FV05 ZRN is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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