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CP05 NVL

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,448 mi
Last recorded121,448 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 NVL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 121,448 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside door mirror casein damaged

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

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

under body corrosion present (inner sills)

Fail 12 Feb 2024 121,448 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill x1 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside door mirror casein damaged

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

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

under body corrosion present (inner sills)

Pass 23 Jan 2023 117,011 miles

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

Play in steering column detected at steering wheel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear subframe heavily corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2023 117,010 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Play in steering column detected at steering wheel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear subframe heavily corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2021 112,145 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 112,126 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 105,354 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 105,354 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 99,312 miles

Nearside Outer mirror casing damaged slightly

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle slightly corroded

Rear torsion bar slightly corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2018 99,312 miles

Nearside Outer mirror casing damaged slightly

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle slightly corroded

Rear torsion bar slightly corroded

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 93,229 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge and close to limit

Pass 26 Aug 2016 88,822 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 84,408 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 79,851 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 79,851 miles

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

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 71,772 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 71,772 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 65,631 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 57,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 49,932 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 49,932 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 42,944 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 37,576 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 28,031 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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CP05 NVL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue 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 CP05 NVL, 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 CP05 NVL registered?

CP05 NVL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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