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FP05 NMZ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Black Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,143 mi
Last recorded96,143 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 NMZ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 96,143 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 96,132 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

airbox loose

wires loose underbonet

Pass 21 Dec 2018 96,100 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 96,089 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 94,604 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jan 2016 86,194 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 86,914 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 84,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 80,009 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 75,542 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 71,366 miles

Stonechips front screen.

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2011 63,459 miles

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

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

slight movement in both front track rods

Fail 27 Jan 2011 63,459 miles

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

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

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

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

slight movement in both front track rods

Pass 29 Jan 2010 51,929 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 51,822 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 51,822 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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FP05 NMZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Black with a 1,868cc 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 FP05 NMZ, 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 FP05 NMZ registered?

FP05 NMZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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