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SH55 ZTV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

139,777 mi
Last recorded139,777 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 ZTV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 139,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion to rear axle

Fail 24 Feb 2026 139,777 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion to rear axle

Pass 25 Feb 2025 138,677 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shocks (5.3.2 (c))

Rear corrosion to rear axle

Fail 25 Feb 2025 138,677 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shocks (5.3.2 (c))

Rear corrosion to rear axle

Pass 11 Dec 2023 135,728 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 135,726 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system side to side (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 132,954 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 132,415 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Outer Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 15 Dec 2020 131,724 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 131,724 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 130,810 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 130,810 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 128,953 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 128,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 126,521 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 126,521 miles

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

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 122,893 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 122,893 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 117,257 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

rear seat belts not fully inspected

Fail 16 Dec 2015 117,247 miles

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

rear seat belts not fully inspected

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2014 107,214 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 95,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 95,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 86,069 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 76,538 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2011 76,538 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 62,624 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 62,624 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 49,326 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 36,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 36,203 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)

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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SH55 ZTV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 SH55 ZTV, 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 SH55 ZTV registered?

SH55 ZTV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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