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VU05 NCJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,532 mi
Last recorded151,532 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 NCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2018 151,532 miles

oil residue on engine

pas fluid leak, rack wet

play nearside inner rack arm

service due

slight play offside front track rod end

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2017 139,614 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 8 Nov 2017 139,613 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Spare tyre defective ()

Oil leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 126,714 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 112,577 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 112,577 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking pos rack (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front tie rod has slight plat in ball joint

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 97,998 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front registration plate damaged

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 7 Oct 2014 97,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front registration plate damaged

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Oct 2013 76,267 miles

both sides rear tyres worn on thier inner edges

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Fail 1 Oct 2013 76,267 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both sides rear tyres worn on thier inner edges

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Pass 14 Sep 2012 58,750 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

airbag light on

both front steering rack ends have play

Pass 19 Apr 2011 38,607 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERSISHING AND CRACKING

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE WORN AND SPLIT

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 29,898 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 26,423 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 22,156 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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VU05 NCJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VU05 NCJ, 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 VU05 NCJ registered?

VU05 NCJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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