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NV55 XXU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

155,832 mi
Last recorded155,832 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 155,832 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 155,832 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2022 142,455 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES , cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 142,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill corroded a marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES , cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 133,100 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES , starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along axle corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 121,687 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2020 121,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and cracking EVERYWHERE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and VERY worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2019 112,959 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 112,956 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2018 108,481 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 108,480 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 103,708 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 103,708 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 98,503 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 94,364 miles

Oil Leak

coolant level low

Pass 2 Apr 2014 89,173 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 89,173 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Mar 2013 82,711 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 82,711 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 76,281 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2012 76,281 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2010 64,179 miles

o/s inner drive shaft gaiter leaking

Fail 11 Dec 2010 63,474 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s inner drive shaft gaiter leaking

Pass 9 Dec 2009 38,741 miles

n/s seat belt catch outer casing damaged

o/s/r & n/s/r tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Fail 8 Dec 2009 38,710 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

n/s seat belt catch outer casing damaged

o/s/r & n/s/r tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 29 Dec 2008 30,292 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 30,292 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XXU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XXU, 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 XXU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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