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SA05 ZYW

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

131,172 mi
Last recorded131,172 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 ZYW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2024 131,172 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to condition of o/s/f ball joint (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed due to condition of exhaust major leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer/center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door trim insecure sticking out (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cap missing sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working tail light inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn edges + near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex - wheel cyl corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Axel corroded

both seat belt stalks plastic covers missing

Pass 21 Sep 2023 121,806 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged plastic cover (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

exhaust tailpipe heavily corroded

sump corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2022 116,210 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nsf seatbelt mechanism plastic covers missing

Oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Fail 6 Sep 2022 116,208 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nsf seatbelt mechanism plastic covers missing

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

Oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Pass 31 Aug 2021 112,488 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded

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

Fail 30 Aug 2021 112,486 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded

Nsf shockabsorber top mount bearing starting to seize

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 108,385 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded

Osf top mount bearing tight when suspension on droop

Fail 22 Sep 2020 108,384 miles

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

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded

Osf top mount bearing tight when suspension on droop

Pass 25 Mar 2019 101,999 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 101,997 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 93,895 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 83,485 miles

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2017 83,485 miles

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 77,412 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 77,412 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 68,371 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 68,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 56,023 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 48,730 miles

nearside front lower suspension arm rubber bush worn/perished(but not resulting in excessive movement)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 48,730 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

nearside front lower suspension arm rubber bush worn/perished(but not resulting in excessive movement)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 40,726 miles

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 29 Mar 2011 36,750 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 29,997 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 24,834 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 24,834 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2008 17,937 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 17,937 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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SA05 ZYW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 SA05 ZYW, 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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SA05 ZYW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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