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NL55 ZMV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

140,455 mi
Last recorded140,455 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 ZMV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 140,455 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front seatbelt anchorage point slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front seatbelt anchorage point slightly corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear service brake only just passed on RBT reading

low handbrake reserve travel

Pass 12 Mar 2019 137,176 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 137,159 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired spring broken (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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 Rear Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 131,613 miles

rear foot brake efforts slightly low

Pass 16 Feb 2017 130,032 miles

Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both (1.4.A.2c)

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

back exhaust box deteriorated

engine oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2017 130,031 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc insecure (2.4.G.4e)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both (1.4.A.2c)

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

back exhaust box deteriorated

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2016 127,714 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 123,951 miles

rear indicators white

Pass 30 Jan 2014 121,828 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 121,826 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

brake discs badly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2012 119,891 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 119,891 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 117,652 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2011 111,193 miles

n/s front tyre low

Fail 3 Mar 2011 111,192 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

n/s front tyre low

Pass 6 Mar 2009 85,677 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 85,657 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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NL55 ZMV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NL55 ZMV, 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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NL55 ZMV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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