CarVerify

Free Car Check

HY05 ZVL

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

108,553 mi
Last recorded108,553 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 ZVL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 108,553 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 108,553 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint between rear silencer and mid section, clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 97,626 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 85,446 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 76,346 miles

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 2 Mar 2022 72,532 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of sub frame mounting bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of sub frame mounting bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 67,643 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside repeater lens missing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 64,569 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 64,569 miles

Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 60,318 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 56,669 miles

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

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

surface corrosion on rear sub frame

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2017 53,872 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front registration plate cracked

Fuel tank damp

Undertray fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2017 53,870 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine cover fitted

Front registration plate cracked

Fuel tank damp

Undertray fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2016 50,219 miles

fuel tank damp - possible fuel leak

undertray fitted - slightly insecure

Fail 21 Mar 2016 50,219 miles

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

fuel tank damp - possible fuel leak

undertray fitted - slightly insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2015 46,091 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2015 46,091 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 42,707 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front number plate slightly damaged

offside front brake disc starting to corrode

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 13 Mar 2014 42,707 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front number plate slightly damaged

offside front brake disc starting to corrode

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 18 Mar 2013 39,850 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

rear brakes slightly out of balance and grab slightly

front brakes slightly out of balance

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 18 Mar 2013 39,850 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brakes slightly out of balance

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre perished

rear brakes slightly out of balance and grab slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2012 37,253 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

front number plate slightly damaged

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 25 Mar 2011 32,868 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 32,682 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

Slight run out offside front tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2010 27,863 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 21,276 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 17,665 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
Full Citroen Berlingo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HY05 ZVL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 HY05 ZVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HY05 ZVL?

You can check the full history of HY05 ZVL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HY05 ZVL registered?

HY05 ZVL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is HY05 ZVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY05 ZVL shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HY05 ZVL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HY05 ZVL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.