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NJ05 OTE

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,999 mi
Last recorded68,999 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 OTE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 68,999 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 66,488 miles

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

body work untidy

Pass 11 May 2024 64,610 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 59,662 miles

Nearside Front wing has corrosion

rear suspension has corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2016 55,371 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 51,440 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 49,946 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 49,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 47,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre signs of wear outside edge

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres signs of cracking

Fail 10 May 2013 47,263 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre signs of wear outside edge

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres signs of cracking

Pass 16 May 2012 42,848 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 37,223 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 32,006 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 32,006 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 25,183 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 20,373 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 OTE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OTE, 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 OTE registered?

NJ05 OTE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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The MOT history for NJ05 OTE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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