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WF05 OBG

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,451 mi
Last recorded132,451 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 OBG
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 132,451 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 132,449 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 128,559 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 128,559 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 120,978 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly noisy.

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 120,975 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly noisy.

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 112,425 miles

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules + offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 102,913 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 102,908 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

slight roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 7 Apr 2016 93,438 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding.

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

fluid weep around power steering pump.

oil leak.

Fail 7 Apr 2016 93,436 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working +offside+centre (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding.

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

fluid weep around power steering pump.

oil leak.

Pass 13 Apr 2015 83,170 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 83,164 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 9 Apr 2014 73,254 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 73,254 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 63,119 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 55,208 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 46,504 miles

rear exhaust minor leak.

Fail 21 Apr 2011 46,504 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust minor leak.

Pass 16 Apr 2010 37,719 miles

o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to crack+perish.

Pass 14 May 2009 28,240 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 19,124 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 OBG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OBG, 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 OBG registered?

WF05 OBG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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