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NC05 VEW

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,038 mi
Last recorded126,038 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 VEW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 126,038 miles

engine light on dash

Fail 5 Sep 2013 126,036 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine light on dash

Pass 24 Aug 2012 111,145 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 111,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 97,298 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 83,392 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 69,502 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 60,745 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 60,745 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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NC05 VEW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 NC05 VEW, 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 NC05 VEW registered?

NC05 VEW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is NC05 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC05 VEW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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