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2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

120,458 mi
Last recorded120,458 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 KVW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 120,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 7 May 2025 120,458 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2024 113,147 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at clips along floor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 113,142 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level Level sensor has been unplugged (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake fluid leaking and almost empty (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Spring broken and hanging off bottom shocker seat (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Fluid leaking from brake drum (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner third and wall badly worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at clips along floor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 109,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s, n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 107,850 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 107,850 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 105,199 miles

heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Aug 2019 103,513 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 96,110 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 91,258 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 84,887 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 71,794 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 67,186 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 60,467 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

near side rear lamp cracked

near side rear tyre perished

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Apr 2012 52,935 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 52,929 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 45,767 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 45,767 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 38,953 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 38,891 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 33,367 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 27,068 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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WF05 KVW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WF05 KVW, 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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WF05 KVW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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