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MA05 ZKE

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

151,825 mi
Last recorded151,825 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 ZKE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 151,825 miles

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

Offside Front Door card missing (door can still be opened

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 151,810 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Door card missing (door can still be opened

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 146,431 miles

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

Rear box outer skin rusted

Fail 28 Mar 2024 146,351 miles

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

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

Rear box outer skin rusted

Pass 23 Mar 2023 141,066 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 141,022 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 136,240 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 136,240 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users DIESEL COOLER PIPE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 130,671 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 130,671 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 125,997 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 118,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 1 Mar 2018 112,039 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 103,810 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 97,111 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 86,972 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 80,599 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 75,071 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 67,414 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 60,363 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 50,383 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 37,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 27,160 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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MA05 ZKE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 MA05 ZKE, 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 MA05 ZKE registered?

MA05 ZKE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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