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RX05 NLY

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

71,061 mi
Last recorded71,061 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 NLY
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 71,061 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at both front lower arm mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 71,056 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system chassis pipe (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at both front lower arm mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 62,971 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 62,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2023 57,835 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 57,833 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 57,515 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 57,515 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 56,601 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 55,230 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 55,230 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 54,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

rear lower rams leaking

Pass 25 Jul 2018 42,218 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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RX05 NLY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NLY, 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 NLY registered?

RX05 NLY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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