MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,872 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust mounting defective both front mounting (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of o/s inner sill with 30 cm suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective both front mounting (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter clip slightly loose
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe on brake backing plate (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
both rear tyre treads getting low and wearing on inner edges
lower engine mount worn
nsf floor pan damaged and starting to corrode, not in perscribed area
os floor pan damaged, slight hole and starting to corrode, not in perscribed area
os steering rack end has slight play
Brake pedal rubber missing - not smooth pedal
O/s inner CV boot poor
Slight exhaust blow from manifold to front pipe joint
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front steering arm has slight play
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front steering arm has slight play
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
driver door outter handle slight loos
exhaust rubber mounting damage
offside front wheel bearing slight rough at rotation
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
driver door outter handle slight loos
exhaust rubber mounting damage
offside front wheel bearing slight rough at rotation
spare tyre missing
airbag tell tale faulty
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NU55 VAD is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 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 NU55 VAD, 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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NU55 VAD is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 26 October 2005.
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