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MF05 ZLX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,375 mi
Last recorded42,375 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 ZLX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 42,375 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2026 42,373 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation 37% imbalance (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing Wheelchair (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 41,010 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 41,010 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 39,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 39,856 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 38,278 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 37,451 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 35,960 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 35,960 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 35,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 35,934 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 35,708 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 35,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on inner and outer side walls

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing on inner and outer side walls

Pass 2 Aug 2016 34,922 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 34,903 miles

Emissions not tested Engine stalled and failed to restart (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 34,367 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 33,678 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 32,995 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 32,399 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 31,835 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 25,921 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 18,703 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 May 2009 16,907 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 11,186 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 11,186 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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MF05 ZLX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MF05 ZLX, 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 MF05 ZLX registered?

MF05 ZLX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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