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CF55 NBY

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,323 mi
Last recorded88,323 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 NBY
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 88,323 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 87,175 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 87,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 86,238 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear(end section). (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside front road wheel kerb damaged.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feed to flex hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 83,969 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front (feed to flex hose). (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear(end section). (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 80,865 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from back of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on outer edges. 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front - rear to flexy. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Holed on inner sill. chalk marked. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox and centre join holed. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Backbox mount broken but secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock absorber lower bushes worn. (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Spare wheel carrier corroded.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked within tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle has corrosion underside.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 80,864 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both front lower arm ball joints worn and have play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower arm rear bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from back of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on outer edges. 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front - rear to flexy. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Holed on inner sill. chalk marked. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox and centre join holed. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Backbox mount broken but secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock absorber lower bushes worn. (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Spare wheel carrier corroded.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked within tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle has corrosion underside.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 77,018 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear(end sections). (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front@29%. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 77,017 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working Nearside & Offside (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear(end sections). (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front@29%. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 73,120 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 73,064 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 68,266 miles

Driver's door frame split at door stay.

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside front lower arm (rear bushes). (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 68,265 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre size 175/65 r14 86t. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Feed to flex hose. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Driver's door frame split at door stay.

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside front lower arm (rear bushes). (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 62,622 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cut

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2015 62,620 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cut

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2014 58,524 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 58,532 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 53,129 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 41,665 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 35,189 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 35,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 27,912 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 21,793 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 14,051 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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CF55 NBY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc 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 CF55 NBY, 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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CF55 NBY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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