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WF05 VFS

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,850 mi
Last recorded82,850 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 VFS
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 82,850 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

self centering of steering seems a little harsh

Fail 10 Jun 2025 82,850 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s wearing smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

self centering of steering seems a little harsh

Pass 11 Sep 2024 80,500 miles

REAR AXLE BEARINGS WORN

WISHBONE REAR BUSHES WORN

Pass 16 Aug 2023 76,289 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

REAR AXLE BUSHES WORN

Pass 19 Aug 2022 74,402 miles

REAR TYRES PERISHED

Pass 14 Jul 2021 71,724 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 68,030 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 64,918 miles

vehicle has been stood for a while brakes are corroded

Pass 29 May 2018 64,807 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 64,807 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 64,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 12 May 2016 62,634 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 61,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 May 2014 59,210 miles

o/s and n/s/f tyres cracking in tread

Pass 25 May 2013 57,698 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 57,685 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2012 53,158 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 May 2011 48,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2011 48,956 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 44,113 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 38,433 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 31,685 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 VFS is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VFS, 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 VFS registered?

WF05 VFS is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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