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VK05 WJF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

30,295 mi
Last recorded30,295 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 WJF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 30,295 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2026 30,297 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 26,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside on inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 26,645 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside on inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 23,482 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 22,946 miles

Rear silencer outer skin starting to peel

Pass 26 Apr 2022 22,580 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 22,014 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 21,451 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 20,698 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 19,640 miles

Offside Rear tyre Pershing

Pass 27 Apr 2017 18,265 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 16,843 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 14,846 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 14,846 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 13,155 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 29 Apr 2013 12,593 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 11,596 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 11,056 miles

Rear seat belts not tested - no rear seats fitted at time of test.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 9,646 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 7,759 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 6,462 miles

O/S & CENTRE REAR SEATS NOT FITTED SO UNABLE TO CHECK SEATBELTS FOR THEM.

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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VK05 WJF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VK05 WJF, 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 VK05 WJF registered?

VK05 WJF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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The MOT history for VK05 WJF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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