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FX05 ZWD

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

121,757 mi
Last recorded121,757 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 ZWD
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2025 121,757 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General Under Body Corrosion

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top Mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tow Bar Corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2024 120,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded various ( marked yellow ) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 120,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded various ( marked yellow ) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded various ( marked yellow) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 116,258 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2022 111,320 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2022 111,317 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2021 107,350 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear suspension components corroded

towbar corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2021 107,350 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front and rear suspension components corroded

towbar corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2020 105,031 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 105,031 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 103,486 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 100,703 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 100,703 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 97,457 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 8 Aug 2017 97,454 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

eml on

Pass 9 Aug 2016 93,033 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe has corrosion but not excessive.

Oil leak ()

Oil sump is corroded.

engine light illuminated.

Fail 9 Aug 2016 93,033 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake pipe has corrosion but not excessive.

Oil leak ()

Oil sump is corroded.

engine light illuminated.

Pass 6 Aug 2015 89,345 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 89,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 85,115 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine managment light on

Pass 14 Aug 2013 80,542 miles

N/S/F tyre worn outer edge

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 13 Aug 2013 80,542 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F tyre worn outer edge

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 7 Jun 2012 73,212 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 62,463 miles

Coolant leak

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

airbag light on

clutch operation hard

damage offsidefront door/wing and mirror cover

front brake discs worn and rusty

Pass 22 Jun 2010 53,395 miles

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 22 Jun 2009 43,402 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 32,943 miles

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

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 ZWD is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 ZWD, 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 ZWD is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 11 June 2005.

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