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PJ55 ZHC

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

156,159 mi
Last recorded156,159 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 ZHC
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 156,159 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 154,094 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 150,846 miles

Rear Main axle surface corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2022 148,514 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 146,156 miles

noise coming from power steering rack ram

Fail 13 Sep 2021 146,131 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.40 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire missing from DPF (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

noise coming from power steering rack ram

Pass 22 Sep 2020 143,878 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 143,878 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 141,856 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 141,144 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 138,064 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 134,295 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 131,112 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 126,555 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 123,226 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 118,353 miles

Nearside rear tyre is close on outer edges.

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Slight damage noted nearside front tyre outer - not deep enough to expose cords.

Pass 22 Nov 2010 110,290 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 22 Nov 2010 110,290 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 31 Oct 2009 80,722 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2009 80,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

no clear check front pads

Pass 27 Nov 2008 51,210 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 51,209 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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PJ55 ZHC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PJ55 ZHC, 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 PJ55 ZHC registered?

PJ55 ZHC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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