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RX05 NLC

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

20,349 mi
Last recorded20,349 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 NLC
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 20,349 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe at joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 20,349 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe at joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 18,194 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Additional lift shocker hydraulic pipe seepage

Nearside Rear Exhaust tail pipe clamp split and corroded

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear ON BOTH SIDES- Additional lift shocker casings corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2023 17,724 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Additional lift shockers, hydraulic pipe seepage

Nearside Rear Exhaust clamp corroded and snapped

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Shocker casings corroded - ON BOTH SIDES

Pass 30 Mar 2022 17,452 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Additional lift shockers (mobility vehicle) has a slight seepage from the hoses

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust pipe clamp corroded and snapped

Fail 30 Mar 2022 17,452 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Additional lift shockers (mobility vehicle) has a slight seepage from the hoses

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust pipe clamp corroded and snapped

Pass 30 Mar 2021 16,992 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured On both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear For additional lift shockers (mobility vehicle) hydraulic pipes have a seepage

Rear exhaust pipe clamp is corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2021 16,992 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured On both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too low On both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear For additional lift shockers (mobility vehicle) hydraulic pipes have a seepage

Rear exhaust pipe clamp is corroded

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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RX05 NLC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 RX05 NLC, 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 RX05 NLC registered?

RX05 NLC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is RX05 NLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 NLC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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