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NG05 OVN

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,188 mi
Last recorded110,188 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 OVN
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 110,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 103,690 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 103,690 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 96,414 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 92,996 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 92,995 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 78,881 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 78,881 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 76,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust centre hanger corroded

n/s reversing light not working

underfloor covers fitted reducing the inspection of some items

Pass 5 Jul 2018 71,116 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 71,116 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 66,819 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 66,761 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 61,039 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 60,858 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

top engine cover insecure

Pass 24 Jun 2015 53,247 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 52,904 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 49,386 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 May 2014 49,386 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 46,685 miles

Front discs starting to score

Fail 22 May 2013 46,685 miles

Front discs starting to score

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 21 May 2012 43,637 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 40,145 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 35,038 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 30,185 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 23,506 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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NG05 OVN is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 NG05 OVN, 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 NG05 OVN registered?

NG05 OVN is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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