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RN05 ZNJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,331 mi
Last recorded68,331 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 ZNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 68,331 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 68,330 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 66,322 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 66,319 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 62,788 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged splitting (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

front brake discs worn/lipped

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2018 59,182 miles

offside front tyre valve stem cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2017 55,766 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides fronts (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 53,250 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 48,579 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 45,020 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 45,020 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 39,452 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 33,570 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 33,570 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 28,304 miles

brake fluid level low

offside rear indicator faded

unable to view front pads fully

Pass 20 Aug 2010 25,077 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 25,077 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 20,479 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 20,479 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 16,533 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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RN05 ZNJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RN05 ZNJ, 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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RN05 ZNJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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