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NV05 OWA

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

125,260 mi
Last recorded125,260 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 OWA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 125,260 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2017 125,260 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2016 119,287 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 119,287 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 112,197 miles

Battery not secured

Both front tyre valve stems severely perished

Large crack in offside of windscreen

Low effort offside park brake

Fail 18 Nov 2015 112,197 miles

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

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

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

Battery not secured

Both front tyre valve stems severely perished

Large crack in offside of windscreen

Low effort offside park brake

Fail 25 Feb 2015 103,626 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 100,707 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 92,917 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 92,917 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 76,571 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 62,809 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 48,337 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Jun 2010 42,526 miles

suspect front brake disks and pads worn unable to fully asess with wheels fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2010 42,526 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

suspect front brake disks and pads worn unable to fully asess with wheels fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2009 28,581 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres cracked 175 65 14c

Fail 4 Jun 2009 28,575 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres cracked 175 65 14c

Pass 27 May 2008 19,699 miles

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.

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 OWA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OWA, 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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NV05 OWA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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