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NU05 XPS

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

166,322 mi
Last recorded166,322 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 XPS
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 166,322 miles

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

Offside Front wing corroded

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 161,694 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 149,805 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 141,867 miles

clutch pedal heavy.

nearside and offside indicator repeater lenses missing

Pass 14 Sep 2021 134,136 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 125,588 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 120,186 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 113,454 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 113,454 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2017 108,521 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 105,140 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 May 2016 105,140 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 May 2015 101,760 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 101,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2014 89,387 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 89,387 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2013 77,090 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 71,654 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 71,654 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 60,853 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 60,853 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 50,778 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 41,376 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 41,376 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 32,480 miles

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

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 XPS is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 NU05 XPS, 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 XPS registered?

NU05 XPS is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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