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RA05 WFJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

101,186 mi
Last recorded101,186 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 WFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 101,186 miles

General underside of vehicle corroded.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 101,186 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

General underside of vehicle corroded.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 97,494 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 97,493 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 93,872 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 90,525 miles

both rear tyres cracking between treads

Fail 10 Sep 2022 90,525 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre underinflated

both rear tyres cracking between treads

Pass 21 Sep 2021 87,014 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear torsion bar axle assembly corroded

trailer socket intermittent ) (investigation required

Fail 14 Sep 2021 87,014 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective belt wont come out (7.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear torsion bar axle assembly corroded

trailer socket intermittent ) (investigation required

Pass 10 Sep 2020 85,038 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 85,038 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 82,337 miles

underside rusty

Fail 10 Sep 2019 82,337 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2018 78,625 miles

Rear indicators slightly discoloured

engine has minor oil leak

rear tyres perishing

suspension components corroded

underbody has minor corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2017 74,284 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 74,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 69,103 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

both front tyres worn on edges no cords visible time of test

engine covers

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2016 69,099 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

both front tyres worn on edges no cords visible time of test

engine covers

unable to see condition of front brake pads with wheels on

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2015 64,421 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 58,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 52,531 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Sep 2012 48,399 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight perishing to o/s/r tyre on sidewalls

Pass 12 Sep 2012 48,399 miles

slight perishing to o/s/r tyre on sidewalls

Pass 6 Sep 2011 39,566 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 33,384 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 33,384 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)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 28,966 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 25,961 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 25,404 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RA05 WFJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 RA05 WFJ, 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 RA05 WFJ registered?

RA05 WFJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 23 August 2005.

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