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LX05 ZFS

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

283,966 mi
Last recorded283,966 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 ZFS
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 283,966 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 283,965 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 275,087 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 275,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 268,553 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 268,552 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 165,712 miles

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 259,578 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 259,577 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65 r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 252,758 miles

Front both seat belt buckle casings missing. operation okay at time of test

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 252,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both seat belt buckle casings missing. operation okay at time of test

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 243,126 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 243,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated has nail in (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 230,681 miles

Both seat belt buckle surrounds missing

Drivers door difficult to open from interior handle

Front shock absorbers not sitting centrally within springs (suspect incorrect spring) spring contacting shock

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber bottom spring cup almost in contact with tyre

Offside Rear reflector within light unit cracked

windscreen washers poor/wipers juddering

Pass 31 Aug 2017 210,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front seatbelt stalk surrounds missing

Fail 22 Aug 2017 209,991 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake binding by hand at time of test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front seatbelt stalk surrounds missing

Pass 1 Aug 2016 190,682 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

offside and nearside front seat belt buckle/locking mechanism casings/covers missing

Fail 1 Aug 2016 190,682 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both front wipers split but still clearing screen

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

offside and nearside front seat belt buckle/locking mechanism casings/covers missing

Fail 18 Jul 2015 159,567 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2015 159,567 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2014 129,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2014 129,200 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 107,353 miles

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

nearside front seatbelt stalk casing missing but not affecting seatbelt function

offside front seatbelt stalk casing missing but not affecting seatbelt function

Fail 20 Apr 2013 107,352 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

nearside front seatbelt stalk casing missing but not affecting seatbelt function

offside front seatbelt stalk casing missing but not affecting seatbelt function

Pass 1 Oct 2011 85,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 61,130 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front seatbelt buckle plastic covers missing

Pass 1 Jun 2010 61,130 miles

both front seatbelt buckle plastic covers missing

Pass 2 Jun 2009 53,697 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 53,697 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

both rear indicator bulbs faded

n/s/f seat belt plastic cover broken

n/s/f wiper blade split on end both front wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 2 May 2008 38,547 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2008 38,547 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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LX05 ZFS is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 LX05 ZFS, 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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LX05 ZFS is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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