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FY05 TZA

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

28,386 mi
Last recorded28,386 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 TZA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 28,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 26,716 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 25,328 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 24,473 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 23,367 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 23,272 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2020 22,044 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 22,044 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 20,051 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 17,371 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 14,676 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 3 bulbs out (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear tyres perishing on side wall's

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chips (8.3.1a)

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

engine cover & under tray fitted to vehicle obstructing view of some parts

Pass 22 Apr 2016 13,546 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% three blubs not working (1.2.1b)

engine cover & under tray fitted obstructing view of some parts

Pass 18 Apr 2015 12,670 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

this vehicle emits zero emissons

Pass 9 Apr 2014 10,898 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 9,569 miles

All four tyres aged (9 years old)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 8,686 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 8,106 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 7,061 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 6,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Apr 2008 5,758 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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FY05 TZA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FY05 TZA, 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 FY05 TZA registered?

FY05 TZA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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