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HY55 ZTZ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,993 mi
Last recorded138,993 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 ZTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2026 138,993 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear torsion bar corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2025 135,199 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 135,077 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 127,157 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 127,157 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 119,032 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 118,909 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 115,711 miles

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

clutch judder present

Fail 24 Sep 2022 115,710 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

clutch judder present

Pass 15 Sep 2021 111,316 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) would not meet service standard!

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

clutch judder present

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2020 108,749 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) would not meet service standards!

Fail 29 Sep 2020 108,749 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) would not meet service standards!

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 106,675 miles

Offside Front part worn tyre fitted -both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 26 Sep 2019 106,675 miles

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

Offside Front part worn tyre fitted -both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Sep 2018 103,713 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 103,712 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 98,712 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 98,706 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 88,505 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 77,157 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 70,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Sep 2013 64,482 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 58,549 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 50,932 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 36,074 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 23,959 miles

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

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 19 Sep 2008 18,292 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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HY55 ZTZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,997cc diesel 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 HY55 ZTZ, 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 HY55 ZTZ registered?

HY55 ZTZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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