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WG05 JFK

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,477 mi
Last recorded140,477 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 JFK
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 140,477 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 137,599 miles

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

Front tyres feathering.

Offside Front drivers door handle return spring broken?

Fail 14 Apr 2017 137,598 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front tyres feathering.

Front unable to see pads

Nearside Rear tyre wall perishing.

Offside Front drivers door handle return spring broken?

Pass 22 Apr 2016 132,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & offside (3.5.1g)

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

items removed from drivers view of the road

oil leak

slight noise from offside front suspension during lock to lock check

spare tyre defective (perrished down to cords)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 129,509 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 120,552 miles

front numberplate damaged

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

oil leak

slight play in n/s/f drop link

Fail 17 Jun 2014 120,548 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front numberplate damaged

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge and two nails in it

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

oil leak

slight play in n/s/f drop link

Pass 24 Jun 2013 109,795 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2013 109,795 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre has been driven flat damaging side wall and worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2012 94,789 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Jul 2012 94,789 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2011 79,198 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 61,601 miles

front brake discs worn close to limit

Pass 14 Jul 2009 47,060 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 30,785 miles

Both of the front brake discs are starting to wear thin.

Fail 27 May 2008 30,651 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WG05 JFK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 WG05 JFK, 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 WG05 JFK registered?

WG05 JFK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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