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NY05 VTA

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,038 mi
Last recorded107,038 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY05 VTA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 107,038 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Jan 2018 107,037 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired return spring broken (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 96,053 miles

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened both front (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 95,778 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear, at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear, hose to cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear, valve to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed both front (5.2.2b)

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

offside seat belt buckle damaged, outer housing missing

Pass 6 Jan 2016 87,488 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 81,005 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 81,004 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 71,214 miles

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

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

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

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

off side rear tyre perishing

Fail 12 Nov 2013 71,214 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

off side rear tyre perishing

Pass 7 Nov 2012 61,427 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls perished

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 51,140 miles

FUEL CAP INCOMPLETE SEAL POOR

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 51,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

FUEL CAP INCOMPLETE SEAL POOR

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 37,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 26,982 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 26,982 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 17,522 miles

damage to bodywork

oil level below minimum

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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NY05 VTA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NY05 VTA, 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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NY05 VTA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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