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WF05 GWK

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,186 mi
Last recorded154,186 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 GWK
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 154,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 145,128 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 143,640 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 135,398 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged casing missing but working (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 135,398 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear lens cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 127,825 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 127,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2020 121,443 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack-end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 112,705 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 106,825 miles

n/s/rear light damaged

Fail 30 May 2018 106,825 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/rear light damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2017 103,477 miles

rear axle slight corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2016 97,764 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 97,764 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 92,817 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn onouter edges

Pass 8 Jul 2015 92,817 miles

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

both rear tyres worn onouter edges

Pass 16 Jul 2014 84,556 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 77,960 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 726,612 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 61,483 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 61,483 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 55,997 miles

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

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

nearside door mirror cover broken/damaged.

Fail 9 Apr 2010 55,994 miles

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

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

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

nearside door mirror cover broken/damaged.

offside lower fixing for wheel arch liner missing,requires replacement clip.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 45,145 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front wipers smear windscreen,recommend renewal.

front number plate cracked/damaged recommend renewal.

offside front wheel arch liner lower fixing missing and insecure,

Pass 22 Feb 2008 34,515 miles

Car Due for a service ??

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

engine under tray damaged.

front number plate cracked.

rear number plate deteriorating.

recommend wheel alignment check/adjust ref uneven tyre wear.

Fail 22 Feb 2008 34,515 miles

Car Due for a service ??

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

engine under tray damaged.

front number plate cracked.

rear number plate deteriorating.

recommend wheel alignment check/adjust ref uneven tyre wear.

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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WF05 GWK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WF05 GWK, 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 WF05 GWK registered?

WF05 GWK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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