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FX05 ZSO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,457 mi
Last recorded148,457 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 ZSO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 148,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged very slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged very slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 5 Aug 2024 148,457 miles

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition forward centre box seam (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition lower cat seam (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged very slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged very slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 25 Aug 2023 144,217 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 144,208 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX INSECURE (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 135,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat/ manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 135,467 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat/ manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 124,865 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 116,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 108,065 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 100,225 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 90,684 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 87,196 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 87,196 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 80,124 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 80,124 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Weeping

Pass 5 Mar 2015 70,496 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)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 70,496 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 61,055 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 52,920 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2013 52,920 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 45,258 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 39,286 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 39,167 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 32,485 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 27,012 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 22,388 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

nearside front mirror glass insecure and housing damaged(mirror glass been removed to stop it falling out)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 22,388 miles

Nearside Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

nearside front mirror glass insecure and housing damaged(mirror glass been removed to stop it falling out)

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 ZSO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol 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 FX05 ZSO, 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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FX05 ZSO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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