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NJ05 USC

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,352 mi
Last recorded147,352 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 147,352 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 147,352 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 138,460 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 129,816 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres worn off on inner edges

nearside front trye worn on edges

nearside rear axle bearing has slight play

Fail 8 Apr 2014 129,816 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn off on inner edges

nearside front trye worn on edges

nearside rear axle bearing has slight play

Pass 15 Apr 2013 112,732 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 112,731 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 96,171 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 78,259 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 78,259 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 58,242 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 38,003 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 21,860 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 USC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 NJ05 USC, 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 USC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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