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SY05 NBJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,255 mi
Last recorded139,255 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 NBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 139,255 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 139,255 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 124,820 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 107,817 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Oct 2019 107,817 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Sep 2018 90,389 miles

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

both front discs worn/pitted

Fail 31 Aug 2018 90,379 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 88,494 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2017 88,471 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2014 78,514 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 78,514 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 64,426 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2012 59,264 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 59,016 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 56,582 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 48,813 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 39,515 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 27,756 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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SY05 NBJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SY05 NBJ, 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 SY05 NBJ registered?

SY05 NBJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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