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PV55 DZA

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,298 mi
Last recorded144,298 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV55 DZA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 144,298 miles

Corrosion to offside outer sill

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lower effort to nearside 25% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lower effort to offside 26% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 142,984 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer edges of tread

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material comp to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 142,091 miles

Nearside Inner Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From weight comp to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside inner c/v boot deteriorated

Nearside wiper split

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lower effort to offside 30% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 140,679 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside outer C/V boot clips loose

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lower effort to offside 30% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 139,040 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From weight comp to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 137,103 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 137,103 miles

Central Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 134,923 miles

Central Front Oil leak engine leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 134,840 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to load valve (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak engine leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 130,592 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 130,591 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 124,521 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 124,561 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 116,267 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 106,813 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 97,008 miles

Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Mar 2012 85,691 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 73,419 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 73,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 62,044 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 62,044 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2008 51,445 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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PV55 DZA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PV55 DZA, 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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PV55 DZA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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