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SE54 TMZ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,223 mi
Last recorded135,223 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE54 TMZ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 135,223 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides Rear To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Electrical wiring insecure Both ABS Wiring To Rear (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 128,062 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 118,038 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 118,038 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 114,615 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 114,615 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 108,517 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 100,808 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 100,806 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 92,294 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 92,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 83,628 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 74,452 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 68,446 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 61,776 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 61,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 54,586 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 54,586 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 52,332 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 46,081 miles

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

engine cover loose and insecure

engine covered in oil due to dip stick being broken

Fail 17 Feb 2010 46,081 miles

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

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

engine cover loose and insecure

engine covered in oil due to dip stick being broken

Pass 7 Feb 2009 38,380 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS HAVE BEEN CHECKED...APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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 7 Feb 2009 38,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS HAVE BEEN CHECKED...APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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 20 Feb 2008 31,004 miles

Advise front discs starting to wear and lip

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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SE54 TMZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SE54 TMZ, 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 SE54 TMZ registered?

SE54 TMZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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