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WF05 SYO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,277 mi
Last recorded127,277 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 127,277 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 127,277 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired spring broken possible seized (1.1.17 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 121,124 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Apr 2016 110,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement p bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement p bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2015 99,767 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 96,125 miles

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

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

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

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

near-side rear tyre badly perished on inner treads

Pass 13 Jan 2014 96,125 miles

near-side rear tyre badly perished on inner treads

Fail 22 Jan 2013 88,381 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Jan 2013 88,381 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Jan 2012 83,967 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 83,967 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 75,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 71,953 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 66,815 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 55,898 miles

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

front number plate

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 SYO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SYO, 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 SYO registered?

WF05 SYO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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