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FX05 ZSL

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,620 mi
Last recorded129,620 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 ZSL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 129,620 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 121,939 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 117,426 miles

engine light on

front brake discs and pads worn

Fail 2 Mar 2016 117,426 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine light on

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 6 Mar 2015 106,729 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 96,164 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 91,296 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 91,296 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 84,850 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise engine light on

Pass 12 Jun 2013 84,850 miles

advise engine light on

Pass 19 Jun 2012 73,306 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 67,452 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 67,452 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front discs corroded but not weakened.

Pass 19 Mar 2010 58,279 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 49,589 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 49,589 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

nearside front tyre wear on edge

Pass 1 Mar 2008 39,566 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 ZSL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,587cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZSL, 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 ZSL registered?

FX05 ZSL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is FX05 ZSL safe to buy?

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