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FH05 NSY

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

163,746 mi
Last recorded163,746 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 NSY
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 163,746 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 163,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Sill Excessive Corrosion

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Wiper Defective

Pass 16 Mar 2023 149,670 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 133,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 133,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 120,423 miles

back box clamp corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2020 117,479 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 111,740 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 111,739 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 105,983 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 100,159 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 100,159 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 92,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 92,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 85,136 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 76,660 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 76,660 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 68,538 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2012 58,339 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2011 49,230 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 49,230 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2010 40,507 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 40,507 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 May 2009 31,795 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2009 31,795 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 24,534 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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FH05 NSY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FH05 NSY, 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 FH05 NSY registered?

FH05 NSY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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