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NX05 VKJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

113,400 mi
Last recorded113,400 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 VKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 113,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Nov 2022 113,306 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Mar 2022 110,564 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 110,564 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 106,295 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear silencer corroded and getting weak

unable to determine the effectiveness of the repair made to the nearside outer sill panel due to being filled over and painted

Pass 6 Mar 2020 105,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 105,673 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 101,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 101,430 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 94,324 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 87,211 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 79,863 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 74,744 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 68,799 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

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

both front seatbelt locking devices difficult to engage/release

both rear tyres slight perishing

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

gearknob loose

nearside front strutt top bearing rough in operation

Fail 27 Feb 2014 68,798 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

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

both front seatbelt locking devices difficult to engage/release

both rear tyres slight perishing

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

centre to rear exhaust mounting broken

gearknob loose

nearside front strutt top bearing rough in operation

nearside front wheel bearing noisy in operation

Pass 8 Apr 2013 62,391 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 62,391 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 50,503 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 50,501 miles

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

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 32,517 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 24,353 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 19,430 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 15,464 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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NX05 VKJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 84,923 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 NX05 VKJ, 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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NX05 VKJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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