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VF55 NJE

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,376 mi
Last recorded178,376 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 NJE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 178,376 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 178,376 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal insecure

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 165,886 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 165,883 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure ? (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 151,857 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 151,857 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 139,426 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 16 Apr 2018 139,426 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2017 128,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON THE LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 128,097 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON THE LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front noise from drive shaft bearing or gearbox ?

Pass 4 May 2016 111,946 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 97,811 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2015 97,811 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2014 88,761 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 77,678 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 65,766 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 65,765 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 56,246 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 46,109 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 38,745 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 37,612 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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VF55 NJE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VF55 NJE, 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 VF55 NJE registered?

VF55 NJE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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