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NK05 JZU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

139,195 mi
Last recorded139,195 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 JZU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2022 139,195 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 Jul 2022 139,195 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 133,491 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 133,481 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL PANEL /FLOOR AREA BESIDE REAR AXLE MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL PANEL/ FLOOR AREA BESIDE REAR AXLE MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 133,397 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 131,437 miles

Both front strut top rubber parts slightly deteriorated

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front number plate cracked

O/s/r tyre cracked

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sills soft and underneath corroded and towbar corroded

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

Vehicle smoky when revved

Fail 23 Jan 2020 131,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated Abs wiring rubbed through (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Both front strut top rubber parts slightly deteriorated

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front number plate cracked

O/s/r tyre cracked

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sills soft and underneath corroded and towbar corroded

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

Vehicle smoky when revved

Pass 14 Jan 2019 127,322 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear chassis legs corroded and inner sills etc.

Rear exhaust clamp snapped but still secure at time of test

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 127,293 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear chassis legs corroded and inner sills etc.

Rear exhaust clamp snapped but still secure at time of test

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 115,741 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 115,741 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 106,465 miles

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

both front sills damaged

Fail 17 Nov 2016 106,465 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal at rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake binding both rears (3.7.B.1)

both front sills damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2015 95,759 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 84,735 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 74,551 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 74,532 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 63,492 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 48,961 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 32,566 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 32,566 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 26,296 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 20,801 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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NK05 JZU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 NK05 JZU, 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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NK05 JZU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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