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OY55 ZHR

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

153,266 mi
Last recorded153,266 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 ZHR
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 153,266 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 153,255 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 144,292 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 144,292 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 136,954 miles

n/s o/s front lower wishbone bushes slight play

Pass 17 Apr 2023 118,147 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark on min (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 117,822 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre exhaust broken after cat (8.2.2.1 (b))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark on min (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 102,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 102,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 85,779 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 84,698 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 75,933 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 75,933 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 63,419 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 59,355 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 53,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 49,287 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 46,037 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 41,278 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 36,953 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 32,125 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 25,631 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 21,427 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 16,376 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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OY55 ZHR is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 OY55 ZHR, 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 OY55 ZHR registered?

OY55 ZHR is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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