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AV05 NMA

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,170 mi
Last recorded138,170 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 NMA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 138,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge and worn below tread also deep age cracks (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has slight wear on inside edge

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% limit is 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 138,085 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment coil spring rubbing on inner wing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam bearing/ bush worn/ seized wheel laying over at top (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge and worn below tread also deep age cracks (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam bush/bearing worn/seized (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre has slight wear on inside edge

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2016 127,985 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 119,787 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)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 107,640 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 107,640 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 106,036 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 99,248 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 92,378 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front fog lamp damaged

rear shockabsorber dust covers split

Fail 10 Mar 2011 74,746 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Mar 2011 74,746 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 10 Mar 2010 57,932 miles

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

o/s rear tyre inner edge cutting out

Pass 10 Mar 2010 57,932 miles

o/s rear tyre inner edge cutting out

Pass 11 Mar 2009 44,575 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 31,431 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 31,431 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AV05 NMA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AV05 NMA, 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 AV05 NMA registered?

AV05 NMA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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