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NJ05 OEL

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,789 mi
Last recorded118,789 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 OEL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 118,789 miles

Front 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))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2021 118,787 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front 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))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 116,595 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wheels tilting in at top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 116,595 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both lamps white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wheels tilting in at top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 104,046 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 99,017 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 91,319 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 84,889 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 81,558 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 78,774 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 69,233 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 65,300 miles

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)

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Feb 2010 58,755 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 58,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 38,470 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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NJ05 OEL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NJ05 OEL, 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 NJ05 OEL registered?

NJ05 OEL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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