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WG05 WZB

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

217,732 mi
Last recorded217,732 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 WZB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 217,732 miles

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

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)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 217,732 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65r13 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 207,234 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage at rack area (2.3.3b)

brake warning light on dash indicating possible fault

engine sump rusty,leaking oil

Pass 26 Nov 2014 194,365 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2013 187,697 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 174,096 miles

airbag warning light on

Fail 29 Nov 2012 174,096 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

airbag warning light on

Pass 11 Nov 2011 165,478 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 165,478 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 155,950 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 132,333 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/r swinging arm bearing worn to excess.

Fail 10 Aug 2009 132,333 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/r swinging arm bearing worn to excess.

Pass 13 Aug 2008 107,739 miles

rear brakes are noisy on application,probably dusty inside drums.

servo pipe is partially chaffed through where it crosses the n/s top engine breather hose.

Fail 13 Aug 2008 107,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear brakes are noisy on application,probably dusty inside drums.

servo pipe is partially chaffed through where it crosses the n/s top engine breather hose.

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 WZB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 WZB, 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 WZB registered?

WG05 WZB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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The MOT history for WG05 WZB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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