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MF05 ZLZ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,035 mi
Last recorded145,035 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 ZLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 145,035 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside, front & rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 154,026 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 143,960 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 143,959 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear p bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 141,758 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 141,758 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 135,996 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 130,007 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 130,007 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 127,302 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 122,738 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 122,731 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 120,429 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2010 104,048 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 38,877 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 38,877 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 ZLZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MF05 ZLZ, 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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MF05 ZLZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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