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PO55 ZYJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

116,557 mi
Last recorded116,557 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 ZYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 116,557 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 116,557 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 105,201 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 101,612 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 100,059 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 98,164 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through wing corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 98,164 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working also lens missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through wing corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 90,551 miles

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

centre brake light not working

Fail 14 Jan 2020 90,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched wrong side of link bar (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 1 Feb 2019 83,895 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 83,895 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 77,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPEAR LOW (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' AT BOTTOM OF SCREEN. NOT IN DIRECT VIEW OF DRIVER (8.3.1d)

SMALL GAS LEAK FROM AROUND MIDDLE BOX EXHAUST.

Fail 6 Feb 2018 77,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPEAR LOW (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' AT BOTTOM OF SCREEN. NOT IN DIRECT VIEW OF DRIVER (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

SMALL GAS LEAK FROM AROUND MIDDLE BOX EXHAUST.

Pass 13 Oct 2016 68,573 miles

Offside Front wing mirror housing damaged but not insecure

Fail 13 Oct 2016 68,573 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wing mirror housing damaged but not insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2015 60,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 13 Oct 2014 53,716 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 46,152 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 37,907 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 37,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 27,723 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 27,723 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 22,058 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 18,195 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 18,195 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 16,327 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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PO55 ZYJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 PO55 ZYJ, 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 PO55 ZYJ registered?

PO55 ZYJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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