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NX55 VBY

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,702 mi
Last recorded94,702 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX55 VBY
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 94,702 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2026 94,702 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 92,546 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 90,924 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 88,283 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 86,338 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 86,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 84,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 81,277 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 79,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 79,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 74,891 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 73,161 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 73,161 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 70,851 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 65,429 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 60,853 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 60,853 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 57,381 miles

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

exhaust system corroded.

rear suspension components corroded.

Fail 4 Sep 2012 53,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 53,325 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 50,909 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 43,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/side front and both rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Oct 2008 42,021 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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NX55 VBY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 NX55 VBY, 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 NX55 VBY registered?

NX55 VBY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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