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MV05 NTN

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

168,618 mi
Last recorded168,618 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 NTN
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 168,618 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 163,859 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 163,859 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 157,790 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 157,790 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 151,454 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 144,915 miles

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

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

Rear seats folded down not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 1 Apr 2020 140,776 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake back plates corroding

Pass 15 Mar 2019 131,627 miles

oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2019 131,627 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2018 121,413 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 111,176 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 111,176 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 99,501 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs pitting/worn

Fail 16 Mar 2016 99,501 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working n/s o/s (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs pitting/worn

Fail 18 Mar 2015 89,385 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 89,385 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 79,266 miles

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

frontbrake discs worn/pitting

Pass 27 Mar 2013 69,581 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 69,581 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 60,770 miles

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

front brakediscs worn

Pass 16 Mar 2011 50,733 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

front tyres 165 rear 175

Pass 24 Mar 2010 42,410 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 34,438 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 34,438 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 25,939 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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MV05 NTN is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MV05 NTN, 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 MV05 NTN registered?

MV05 NTN is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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The MOT history for MV05 NTN shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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