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FX05 ZFM

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

45,985 mi
Last recorded45,985 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 ZFM
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 45,985 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 45,985 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 45,227 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 45,227 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 44,339 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 43,866 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 43,332 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 42,807 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 42,280 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 41,580 miles

all tyres perishing

rear exhaust silencer clamp 50% broken but still holding advise replacement

Fail 17 Jun 2019 41,580 miles

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

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

all tyres perishing

rear exhaust silencer clamp 50% broken but still holding advise replacement

Pass 14 Jun 2018 39,414 miles

BOTH Front Tyres starting to perish.

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 39,414 miles

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

BOTH Front Tyres starting to perish.

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 36,729 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jun 2016 34,445 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jun 2015 32,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 29,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 25,528 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn, with pitted edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Evidence of slight oil leak, around Undertray.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2012 22,911 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn, with pitted edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2012 22,911 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn, with pitted edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2011 19,828 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn, with pitted edges.

Evidence of oil leak, around Undertray.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Undertray.

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 16,977 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

Evidence of oil leak, around O/S Undertray.

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Undertray fitted.

Pass 18 Jun 2009 14,238 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 11,614 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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FX05 ZFM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 FX05 ZFM, 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 FX05 ZFM registered?

FX05 ZFM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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