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SL05 NSU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

174,895 mi
Last recorded174,895 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 NSU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 174,895 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2021 165,768 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2020 164,840 miles

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

oil leek

Pass 24 Sep 2019 159,245 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 159,233 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing Nearside and offside (1.6 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 153,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 153,170 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2017 142,114 miles

Oil leak ENGINE AND GEARBOX ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 142,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

crank damper pully worn

Pass 18 Feb 2016 133,562 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 126,141 miles

front pads low

Pass 27 Feb 2014 93,035 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 84,046 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 84,046 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 74,666 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 67,187 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 57,742 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 47,186 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 37,251 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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SL05 NSU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SL05 NSU, 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 SL05 NSU registered?

SL05 NSU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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