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NC05 VFL

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,448 mi
Last recorded105,448 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 VFL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 105,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

extensive welding done to n/s outersill

Fail 31 Oct 2018 105,448 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at clamp area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

extensive welding done to n/s outersill

Pass 25 Aug 2017 91,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear exhaust joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear torsion bush slightly worn

Offside Front mirror cracked

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

both front tyres worn on inner tread

n/s rear tyre worn unevenly on inner tread

unable to check underside vehicle fully due to thickly painted over

Fail 16 Aug 2017 91,363 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe from hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe from hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear exhaust joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear torsion bush slightly worn

Offside Front mirror cracked

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front tyres worn on inner tread

n/s rear tyre worn unevenly on inner tread

rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2016 88,434 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear axle beam rusty

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 7 Sep 2016 88,383 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel leek of pipes leeking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear axle beam rusty

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 16 Sep 2015 84,535 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 84,535 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 80,822 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 73,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s driveshaft bearing noise

p.a.s.pipe insecure

Fail 4 Sep 2013 73,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s driveshaft bearing noise

p.a.s.pipe insecure

Pass 5 Sep 2012 70,485 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 62,821 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 62,821 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 35,236 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 35,179 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 31,668 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 VFL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VFL, 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 VFL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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