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NU55 LYC

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,466 mi
Last recorded74,466 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 LYC
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 74,466 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 74,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 73,470 miles

corrosion on outer sills

Fail 1 Oct 2024 73,470 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion on outer sills

Pass 20 Sep 2023 71,863 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 70,431 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 70,431 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 68,938 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 68,938 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 67,255 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 67,255 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 65,325 miles

Offside Front fog lamp lens cracked

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 65,277 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 62,246 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer hanger corroded and snapped, rear silencer corroded. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

body damage to near side rear door and drivers door.

spare tyre flat, wheel rim heavily corroded.

under vehicle soiled and corroded.

Pass 29 Sep 2017 59,802 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear metal brake pipes x2 corroded at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres cracking on walls and within tread patterns.

Fail 28 Sep 2017 59,801 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear metal brake pipes x2 corroded at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres cracking on walls and within tread patterns.

Pass 22 Sep 2016 57,079 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

under body soiled unable to fully inspect some testable items

Pass 24 Sep 2015 54,291 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel slightly corroded and are coated in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear inner and outer sidewalls perished

Offside Rear inner and outer sidewalls perished

Pass 23 Sep 2014 51,209 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 51,209 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 47,260 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 42,947 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 33,704 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 26,125 miles

Both rear tyres perishing on inner edge

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 20,431 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 14,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 14,685 miles

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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NU55 LYC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NU55 LYC, 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 NU55 LYC registered?

NU55 LYC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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