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NU05 VWX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

195,234 mi
Last recorded195,234 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 195,234 miles

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

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

brake discs worn

n/s/r lamp cracked

Fail 2 May 2012 195,234 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

brake discs worn

n/s/r lamp cracked

Fail 14 May 2011 165,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 14 May 2011 165,523 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2010 147,761 miles

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

Service Spanner Light On

Fail 6 Apr 2010 147,761 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Service Spanner Light On

Pass 30 Apr 2009 112,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 109,059 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 109,059 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 89,648 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

advise damage to screen

Fail 15 Apr 2008 89,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

advise damage to screen

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 VWX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VWX, 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 VWX registered?

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

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The MOT history for NU05 VWX shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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