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SY55 ZNP

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

154,862 mi
Last recorded154,862 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 ZNP
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2025 154,862 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 97,052 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 97,045 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 89,456 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front struts heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 89,446 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65h15 88 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front struts heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 84,937 miles

Offside Rear flasher bulb replaced...n/s/r cleaned bulbs

Pass 27 Aug 2021 79,664 miles

Front Shock absorbers corroded

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2020 76,149 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 76,149 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 71,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 70,452 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight perishing.

Pass 26 Oct 2017 68,111 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight perishing.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise.

Pass 31 Oct 2016 65,456 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 63,210 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight perishing

Fail 26 Oct 2015 63,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Has play on upper ball joint an also ball joint dust cover insecure (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front tyre,s worn on outer edge,s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has slight perishing

spair tyre flat and also has perishing , advise to replace

Pass 14 Oct 2014 60,101 miles

Both front tyres wearing more on outer edges, (wheel alignment)

Spare wheel/tyre was flat/perished, have inflated to 55psi, check periodically.

Pass 7 Oct 2013 57,545 miles

Both rear wheel bearings have slight rotational noise.

Fail 7 Oct 2013 57,545 miles

Both rear wheel bearings have slight rotational noise.

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 55,135 miles

rear tyres perished

slight wear to front brake discs

Fail 17 Oct 2012 55,135 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear tyres perished

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 30 Sep 2011 51,280 miles

All 4 tyres perished

Fail 30 Sep 2011 51,280 miles

All 4 tyres perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 47,479 miles

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

cat converter heat sheilds insecure and rattling

corrosion to inside face of front discs

gear change tight, main linkage seized

power steering drive belt cracked and perished

Pass 17 Sep 2009 41,725 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 35,231 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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SY55 ZNP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SY55 ZNP, 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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SY55 ZNP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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