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NU05 VWS

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

216,577 mi
Last recorded216,577 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 VWS
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 216,577 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre slightly cracked

Fail 10 Jul 2014 216,574 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s rear tyre cracked

Pass 18 Jun 2013 205,945 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 205,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 178,746 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 178,746 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2011 157,103 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 157,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2010 122,568 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2010 122,568 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2009 103,052 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2008 80,226 miles

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

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

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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NU05 VWS is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc 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 NU05 VWS, 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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What year was NU05 VWS registered?

NU05 VWS is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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