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SP05 NBL

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,687 mi
Last recorded67,687 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 NBL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 67,687 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 67,682 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 67,619 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 67,619 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 67,544 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 67,544 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 67,376 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 67,371 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 67,090 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 66,676 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 66,077 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 65,661 miles

Nearside Front brake effort could be better.

Pass 19 Jul 2018 63,692 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 60,626 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 60,600 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 55,640 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 50,759 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Jul 2014 46,344 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Jul 2013 41,120 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 36,457 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 30,805 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 26,492 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 20,934 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 20,934 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 14,822 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 13,916 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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SP05 NBL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SP05 NBL, 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 SP05 NBL registered?

SP05 NBL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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