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WF05 SYG

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,399 mi
Last recorded150,399 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 SYG
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 150,399 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 150,389 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 131,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

underside heavily soiled

Fail 31 Oct 2012 131,801 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

underside heavily soiled

Fail 1 Mar 2012 117,117 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 112,383 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2010 97,971 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear 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 Jul 2010 97,971 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Apr 2009 76,845 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 54,354 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 SYG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SYG, 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 SYG registered?

WF05 SYG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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