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PO55 ZZC

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

135,365 mi
Last recorded135,365 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 ZZC
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 135,365 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 134,887 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 134,220 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 134,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 133,438 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bearing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 133,400 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bearing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 132,015 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 131,217 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Sep 2020 131,217 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 130,635 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 130,469 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 119,927 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 119,924 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 115,666 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 104,454 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 89,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 81,905 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracked

nearside front tyre splitting on inner

Pass 3 Aug 2012 74,697 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 70,016 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 57,990 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 47,071 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 35,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Pass 18 Aug 2008 35,092 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

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 ZZC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PO55 ZZC, 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 ZZC registered?

PO55 ZZC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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