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NM05 MLZ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

79,939 mi
Last recorded79,939 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM05 MLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 79,939 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 78,961 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 78,094 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 77,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2023 77,102 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 75,204 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 75,204 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 73,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2021 73,111 miles

Nearside Rear Entrance/exit door defective in operation (9.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 71,017 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 67,856 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 65,675 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main chassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

all 4 tyres cracking

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2018 65,653 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main chassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

all 4 tyres cracking

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2017 63,009 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe were meets the rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 58,026 miles

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

brake stop warning light on (cannot see pads)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 53,481 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 53,470 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Sep 2013 47,203 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 41,881 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 36,273 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 36,273 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 31,719 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 27,531 miles

front tyres worn on edges,cracks in sidewalls

rear tyres cracks in sidewalls

Pass 3 Jun 2008 21,549 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 21,549 miles

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

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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NM05 MLZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NM05 MLZ, 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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NM05 MLZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 22 August 2005.

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