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NX55 XBJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

47,843 mi
Last recorded47,843 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX55 XBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 47,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 47,843 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 47,738 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 47,576 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 47,284 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 47,284 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 47,031 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle and trailing arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 46,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both boxes (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 46,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both boxes (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 46,418 miles

Wipers worn

Pass 13 Mar 2019 46,028 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 46,028 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 45,679 miles

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded Axle (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 45,679 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded Axle (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 45,268 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 44,782 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 44,347 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 44,009 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 43,374 miles

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

Rear exhaust section deteriorating

Fail 24 Jul 2012 38,566 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 38,566 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 33,476 miles

air bag warning lamp on

Fail 22 Jul 2011 33,476 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag warning lamp on

Pass 16 Jul 2010 28,047 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 23,638 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 XBJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XBJ, 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 XBJ registered?

NX55 XBJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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