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BT55 WGJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

153,838 mi
Last recorded153,838 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 WGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 153,838 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Oct 2016 153,835 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage tail light (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Oct 2015 143,999 miles

Nearside Front wing damaged

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 193,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front wing damaged

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 128,788 miles

nearside front wing damaged

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2014 128,785 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

nearside front wing damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2013 108,698 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 92,708 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 92,708 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 76,318 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 59,414 miles

condition of rear exhaust

Pass 10 Nov 2009 42,172 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 32,676 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 32,676 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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BT55 WGJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BT55 WGJ, 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 BT55 WGJ registered?

BT55 WGJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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