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NC05 VEY

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

121,534 mi
Last recorded121,534 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 VEY
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 121,534 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 121,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 109,563 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 109,563 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 97,848 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 97,734 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2021 92,866 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 92,866 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 92,519 miles

Inner body sills - inspections limited because of covers.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play LOWER ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber is slightly unseated. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is also cracking in between its treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear and Offside rear shock absorber casings are corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 92,519 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Two large air fresheners removed from interior mirror. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Inner body sills - inspections limited because of covers.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play LOWER ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber is slightly unseated. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is also cracking in between its treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear and Offside rear shock absorber casings are corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 90,727 miles

Inner body sills - inspections limited because of covers.

Nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber casings are corroded.

Nearside rear tyre is feathering off around its inside edge.

Under bonnet inspection limited because of covers.

Fail 27 Nov 2019 90,727 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OUTER GAITER. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Inner body sills - inspections limited because of covers.

Nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber casings are corroded.

Nearside rear tyre is feathering off around its inside edge.

Under bonnet inspection limited because of covers.

Pass 26 Nov 2018 89,028 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber casings slightly corroded.

Rear screen washer provides no liquid.

Fail 26 Nov 2018 89,028 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber casings slightly corroded.

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear screen washer provides no liquid.

Pass 24 Nov 2017 86,916 miles

Nearside Rear starting to crack

Pass 30 Nov 2016 83,739 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 83,739 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 78,666 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 73,670 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 68,784 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 62,783 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 57,453 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 49,411 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 42,780 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 33,649 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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NC05 VEY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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