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WJ05 ZHM

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

65,220 mi
Last recorded65,220 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 ZHM
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 65,220 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 65,196 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 51,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake 'on' warning lamp does not illuminate when handbrake is applied

Fail 14 Jan 2019 51,307 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe clamp loose causing leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake 'on' warning lamp does not illuminate when handbrake is applied

Pass 19 Feb 2018 44,496 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front lower (rear bushes) (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s front 500-1000 miles (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 44,496 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front lower (rear bushes) (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s front 500-1000 miles (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2017 38,490 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s mirror broken

Fail 14 Feb 2017 38,490 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s mirror broken

Pass 18 Feb 2016 33,724 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 29,322 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 29,322 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 27,137 miles

front tyres have uneven wear

Pass 13 Feb 2013 24,762 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 22,669 miles

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

o/s/r light lens broken

rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2011 20,207 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

both rear tyres perished advise replacement

o/s rear light unit damaged

o/s/f tyre badly perished advise replacement

Fail 22 Feb 2011 20,207 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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

both rear tyres perished advise replacement

o/s rear light unit damaged

o/s/f tyre badly perished advise replacement

Pass 18 Feb 2010 17,679 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 14,507 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 11,676 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 11,676 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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WJ05 ZHM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WJ05 ZHM, 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 WJ05 ZHM registered?

WJ05 ZHM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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