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NV55 XXP

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

194,104 mi
Last recorded194,104 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 XXP
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 194,104 miles

inner cords exposed spare tyre + flat

n/s/f brake hose heavily perished nearly through to inner cords

n/s/f outer c.v. boot heavily perished

o/s/r tyre + n/s/f tyre both close to limit

Fail 7 Dec 2016 194,101 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

inner cords exposed spare tyre + flat

n/s/f brake hose heavily perished nearly through to inner cords

n/s/f outer c.v. boot heavily perished

o/s/r tyre + n/s/f tyre both close to limit

Pass 1 Dec 2015 168,715 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front slight damage to registration plate

Nearside Front tyre 3.5mm and worn on edges

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre 3mm and worn on edges

Spare tyre defective

oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2015 168,267 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front slight damage to registration plate

Nearside Front tyre 3.5mm and worn on edges

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre 3mm and worn on edges

Spare tyre defective

oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2014 142,101 miles

air box damaged engine idle high

front tyres inner and outer edges bald

rear silencer join leaking

Fail 14 Nov 2014 142,101 miles

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

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

air box damaged engine idle high

front tyres inner and outer edges bald

o/s/r tyre inner edge bald in places due to out of shape tyre

rear silencer join leaking

Pass 16 Nov 2013 130,957 miles

air box damaged and leaking

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r wheel buckled

power steering pipe weeping

Pass 8 Nov 2012 119,748 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both seat belt stalks have tape around them

bttery loose

engine sounds deep

offside rear tyre in poor condition (cracked)

service ligth on dash

trailer board lights socket, fog light not working

Fail 8 Nov 2012 119,748 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyre`s worn on edges and offside has deep cuts

both seat belt stalks have tape around them

bttery loose

engine sounds deep

offside rear tyre in poor condition (cracked)

service ligth on dash

trailer board lights socket, fog light not working

Pass 5 Nov 2011 107,169 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 106,856 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 93,779 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 83,613 miles

front number plate cracked

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 83,613 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2008 66,961 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 66,961 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 66,879 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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NV55 XXP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NV55 XXP, 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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NV55 XXP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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