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NJ55 KXB

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

148,557 mi
Last recorded148,557 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 KXB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2018 148,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component missing sensor (3.4.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component missing sensor (3.4.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 148,414 miles

Axle beam distorted o/s & n/s (2.5.A.5b)

Axle swivel joint has excessive play o/s & n/s (bearing (2.5.A.3b)

Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s & n/s front & side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint wishbone (2.4.G.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s & n/s front (3.5.1i)

front brake excessively fluctuating o/s & n/s (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint wishbone (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorated

oil leak

play in steering inner joint(s

Pass 13 Aug 2014 134,545 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2013 120,105 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 29 Aug 2013 119,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust slight deterioration

Pass 6 Sep 2012 107,639 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S & N/S REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

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Pass 8 Sep 2011 95,656 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 95,656 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 78,357 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 12 Aug 2010 78,357 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Aug 2009 66,122 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

child seat fitted in nearside rear seat

child seat fitted in offside rear seat

Pass 13 Aug 2008 50,104 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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NJ55 KXB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 NJ55 KXB, 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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NJ55 KXB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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