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NJ05 OTT

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,731 mi
Last recorded109,731 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 OTT
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 109,731 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

O/S/F & N/S/F wings corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 109,730 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fuel cooler loose

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

O/S/F & N/S/F wings corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 106,282 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers & or undertrays fitted to the vehicle partially obscuring some testable items from view

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Under car fuel cooler loose

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 106,281 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers & or undertrays fitted to the vehicle partially obscuring some testable items from view

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Under car fuel cooler loose

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 101,068 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2018 101,066 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

engine oil leak sump

rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2017 96,737 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot small split (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2017 96,737 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot small split (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2016 91,747 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all brake pipes coated with grease

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Fail 18 Aug 2016 91,378 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread devoid inside (4.1.D.1b)

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

all brake pipes coated with grease

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2015 85,465 miles

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

all brake pipes coated with grease both rear main pipes corroded

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Sep 2015 85,465 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake pipes coated with grease both rear main pipes corroded

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Sep 2014 78,522 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 16 Sep 2013 73,097 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 69,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise deep cut on n/s front tyre tread

advise electrolyte around base of battery under bonnet

advise n/s front tyre inner + outer edges worn

advise n/s rear tyre inner edge worn

advise o/s front tyre inner + outer edges worn

advise o/s front wiper smearing

advise o/s rear tyre inner edge worn

advise oil leak back of engine

Pass 26 Mar 2013 69,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise deep cut on n/s front tyre tread

advise electrolyte around base of battery under bonnet

advise n/s front tyre inner + outer edges worn

advise n/s rear tyre inner edge worn

advise o/s front tyre inner + outer edges worn

advise o/s front wiper smearing

advise o/s rear tyre inner edge worn

advise oil leak back of engine

Pass 20 Mar 2012 60,084 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 50,779 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 50,597 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 37,070 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 27,264 miles

fluid leaking off engine under tray with possible contamination of n/s/f brake

Pass 6 Mar 2008 21,642 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 OTT is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NJ05 OTT, 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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NJ05 OTT is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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