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N88 MDS

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,946 mi
Last recorded111,946 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN88 MDS
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2018 111,946 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired return spring broken (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded coming from load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 105,105 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 98,979 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 92,044 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 83,015 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play from n/s/f drop link

slight roughness from o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 19 Apr 2013 73,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

condition of offside rear tyre

condition of spare tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2013 73,928 miles

condition of offside rear tyre

condition of spare tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2012 63,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 56,322 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 49,847 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 49,847 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 43,636 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 33,657 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 33,513 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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N88 MDS is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N88 MDS, 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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N88 MDS is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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