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OV05 WVU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,550 mi
Last recorded112,550 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 WVU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 112,550 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 May 2019 107,372 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 102,291 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 94,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2016 91,033 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 84,201 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 77,359 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front number plate damaged but still readable

Pass 9 May 2013 69,970 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2013 69,915 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 62,126 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 52,846 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

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

Rear tyres cracking near and off side

Windsreen washers low on sreen

Pass 30 Apr 2010 42,860 miles

Front number plate damaged

Near side rear tyre wall cracking

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 42,860 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front number plate damaged

Near side rear tyre wall cracking

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

Pass 12 May 2009 35,295 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 35,289 miles

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

top engine cover loose

Pass 12 Jun 2008 27,821 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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OV05 WVU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OV05 WVU, 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 OV05 WVU registered?

OV05 WVU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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