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FX05 ZWS

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

185,666 mi
Last recorded185,666 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 ZWS
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 185,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2015 185,666 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Gear linkages hanging off

Oil leak

Throttle cable badly damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2014 161,361 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 161,361 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 145,871 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front suspension high

nearside front wheel bearing noise

Fail 21 May 2013 145,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn & pads low

front suspension high

nearside front wheel bearing noise

Pass 11 May 2012 119,620 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 93,862 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 76,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 May 2010 76,041 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 67,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

new rear bench seat and seat belts fitted with kit to M.O.T standards

offside rear light repaired with silicone

Fail 12 May 2009 60,489 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear cluster cracked

Pass 12 May 2009 60,489 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear cluster cracked

Pass 22 May 2008 45,720 miles

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

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 ZWS is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZWS, 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 ZWS registered?

FX05 ZWS is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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