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WD54 GLJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

97,886 mi
Last recorded97,886 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD54 GLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 97,886 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 97,823 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 95,194 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 92,666 miles

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

steering rack wet

Fail 1 Feb 2021 92,644 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear service brake and parking brake efforts low

steering rack wet

Pass 3 Feb 2020 90,153 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2020 90,147 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.84 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2019 85,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2019 85,922 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2018 78,944 miles

corrosion to offside rear inner sill

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 78,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to offside rear inner sill

Pass 20 Feb 2017 72,937 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 62,661 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 62,661 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 60,010 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2015 59,982 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2014 57,870 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 57,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 56,157 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 56,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag warning lamp stays on

engine oil low level

nearside rear brake hose split slightly

offside wiper split

Fail 16 Jan 2012 54,284 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyre walls perished and cracking..

Pass 16 Jan 2012 54,284 miles

rear tyre walls perished and cracking..

Pass 26 Jan 2011 51,931 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 44,404 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 44,404 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 37,210 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 37,210 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 30,592 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 30,592 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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WD54 GLJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 WD54 GLJ, 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 WD54 GLJ registered?

WD54 GLJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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