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WG54 UPW

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

89,370 mi
Last recorded89,370 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 UPW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 89,370 miles

Alternator drive belt deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 79,897 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 71,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 63,681 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 54,023 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 48,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 40,735 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 40,735 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 40,132 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 40,132 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 39,859 miles

Oil leak slight oily engine ()

Fail 19 Jan 2017 39,859 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak slight oily engine ()

Pass 8 Feb 2016 39,508 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 38,621 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 37,283 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 37,283 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 34,980 miles

n/s/r tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 25 Jan 2012 32,261 miles

air bag light on

nearside rear tyre cracked on side walls

Fail 25 Jan 2012 32,261 miles

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

air bag light on

nearside rear tyre cracked on side walls

Pass 24 Jan 2011 29,026 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 23,980 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 18,907 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 14,381 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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WG54 UPW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WG54 UPW, 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 WG54 UPW registered?

WG54 UPW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 12 February 2005.

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