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HJ05 NKC

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,894 mi
Last recorded97,894 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 NKC
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 97,894 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 62,871 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 62,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 56,734 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 56,734 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 52,531 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 52,531 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 48,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 43,347 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 43,347 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 39,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s/r tyre perishing slightly

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 25 Mar 2013 39,414 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s/r tyre perishing slightly

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 26 Mar 2012 35,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight damage to n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 26 Mar 2012 35,255 miles

slight damage to n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 15 Mar 2011 28,613 miles

o/s/r tyre has cuts in the tread

Pass 15 Mar 2010 24,291 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2009 19,615 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 14,574 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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HJ05 NKC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HJ05 NKC, 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 HJ05 NKC registered?

HJ05 NKC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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