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MF05 WBX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,451 mi
Last recorded125,451 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 WBX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2025 125,451 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 158,920 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2022 158,906 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 153,558 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 153,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 140,870 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 124,836 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 124,836 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended stone removed (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 121,080 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 121,019 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 114,161 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 114,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 103,860 miles

screen washers defective

Fail 24 Feb 2016 103,858 miles

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

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

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

screen washers defective

Pass 19 Aug 2014 89,233 miles

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

no rear washers

Fail 28 Aug 2013 77,866 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

no rear washers.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 77,866 miles

no rear washers.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 73,314 miles

offside front fog light not working.

Fail 27 Mar 2013 73,314 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front fog light not working.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 61,838 miles

clutch getting heavy

drivers front fog light smashed

Pass 22 Mar 2011 53,862 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 49,445 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 39,456 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 28,369 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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MF05 WBX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 MF05 WBX, 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 MF05 WBX registered?

MF05 WBX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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