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WF05 OBE

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,173 mi
Last recorded134,173 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 OBE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 134,173 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel noisy (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 134,140 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel noisy (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 126,207 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 126,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 123,706 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top mount dry but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 123,706 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top mount dry but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 119,836 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 119,836 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 115,286 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 109,503 miles

Front Registration plate held in position by duct tape but not interfering with readability

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 109,503 miles

Front Registration plate held in position by duct tape but not interfering with readability

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 120,531 miles

Front Oil leak gearbox/ driveshaft seal oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jul 2017 120,531 miles

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative Brake pressure release/ compensator spring broken and inoperative. (3.6.E.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front Oil leak gearbox/ driveshaft seal oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 96,197 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 96,197 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 89,388 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 89,385 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 80,240 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 72,748 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 64,544 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 54,153 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 54,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 41,271 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 41,271 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 31,021 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 OBE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OBE, 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 OBE registered?

WF05 OBE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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