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WG54 VUH

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

127,620 mi
Last recorded127,620 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 VUH
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 127,620 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 127,620 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/ tyre year 2004 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 118,501 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 118,501 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 112,684 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 112,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 70% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 105,031 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 105,031 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 98,098 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 98,098 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 90,304 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 90,304 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 85,401 miles

advise knock from steering column

Fail 20 Mar 2020 85,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

advise knock from steering column

Pass 20 Mar 2019 73,207 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 59,638 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 46,923 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 32,081 miles

advise front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 25 Mar 2015 18,887 miles

advise nearside rear seat not fitted at time of resr

Pass 20 Jan 2014 12,652 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 12,652 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 11,299 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 11,299 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 9,881 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 9,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 8,425 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 6,963 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 5,095 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 3,951 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 VUH is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 WG54 VUH, 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 VUH registered?

WG54 VUH is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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