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PL05 XZH

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

128,028 mi
Last recorded128,028 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 XZH
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 128,028 miles

rear steel brake pipe corroded

Pass 25 May 2016 124,034 miles

Auxiliary belt tensioner worn

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

middle exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 May 2016 124,034 miles

Auxiliary belt tensioner worn

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

middle exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2015 116,093 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 116,093 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 108,173 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 108,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 101,272 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres have slight perishing

exhaust system is slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Jun 2013 101,272 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres have slight perishing

exhaust system is slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2012 95,665 miles

middle and rear exhaust is slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside front tyres have slight perishing

Fail 11 Jun 2012 95,665 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

middle and rear exhaust is slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside front tyres have slight perishing

Pass 14 Jun 2011 89,906 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 89,764 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 81,417 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 57,587 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 57,587 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 42,577 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 42,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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PL05 XZH is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PL05 XZH, 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 PL05 XZH registered?

PL05 XZH is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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