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NU55 VAD

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

155,872 mi
Last recorded155,872 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 VAD
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 155,872 miles

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))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 155,825 miles

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))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 146,840 miles

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))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 140,153 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 132,424 miles

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))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 127,636 miles

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) ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 124,605 miles

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 ()

Fail 22 Feb 2017 124,605 miles

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 ()

Pass 25 Jan 2016 120,399 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2016 120,399 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 116,505 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 104,259 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 104,077 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 91,649 miles

airbag tell tale faulty

Pass 17 Oct 2011 80,385 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 69,040 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 56,097 miles

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 56,097 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 38,865 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 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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What year was NU55 VAD registered?

NU55 VAD is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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