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NV05 LVB

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,283 mi
Last recorded114,283 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 LVB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 114,283 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 114,283 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 104,363 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 104,363 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 94,544 miles

Nearside headlamp damaged but not effecting beam pattern and no sharp edges

Fail 18 Jun 2018 94,544 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 84,896 miles

Nearside headlight damaged

Offside offside mirror cover missing

Fail 10 Jul 2017 84,896 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside headlight damaged

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

Offside offside mirror cover missing

Pass 7 Jul 2016 73,911 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 63,283 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 63,283 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)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 52,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 52,558 miles

Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 42,460 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

n/s/r tyre cracking/perishing

Pass 12 Jul 2012 35,316 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 33,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

os front wheel bearing showing roughness

Pass 14 Jul 2011 33,927 miles

os front wheel bearing showing roughness

Pass 26 Mar 2010 30,085 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 24,102 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 17,772 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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NV05 LVB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NV05 LVB, 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 NV05 LVB registered?

NV05 LVB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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