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WG55 BGV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

186,935 mi
Last recorded186,935 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 BGV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 186,935 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 186,932 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 182,576 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 182,572 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 176,432 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

nsf tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 5 Oct 2023 176,429 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

nsf tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2022 167,801 miles

bind osf

Pass 20 Oct 2021 163,654 miles

Nearside Rear perished in thread

Nearside Rear seat move not checked seat belt

Rear Exhaust mounting defective outer skin (6.1.2 (a))

slight sideplay hand brake lever

Fail 19 Oct 2021 163,654 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Boot lid component insecure not able cheked back boot floore full of goods (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear perished in thread

Nearside Rear seat move not checked seat belt

Rear Exhaust mounting defective outer skin (6.1.2 (a))

slight sideplay hand brake lever

Pass 27 Aug 2020 158,000 miles

foot brake passing limit locking all round

slight dameges on corrosion bonnet n/s outr sill rusty crrosion notwhithing on loadstucher

slight play in rack

Fail 27 Aug 2020 158,000 miles

Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury doore mirror outer casing dameges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/f /n/srack boots (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

foot brake passing limit locking all round

slight dameges on corrosion bonnet n/s outr sill rusty crrosion notwhithing on loadstucher

slight play in rack

Fail 25 Aug 2020 157,998 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror body (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Outer nearside sill corroded not within prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 152,237 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel injector (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

no plate lamps dim

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2017 139,371 miles

side repeate r damaged=spare tyreflat=o/f rear tyresjusto on boader line

Fail 24 Oct 2017 138,955 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 130,555 miles

Rear box weak.

Pass 24 Sep 2015 123,092 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 123,092 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 109,481 miles

all tyres worn.

Fail 25 Sep 2014 109,481 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres worn.

Pass 27 Sep 2013 96,188 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 84,460 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 84,460 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 73,310 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 60,641 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 60,641 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 48,182 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 38,783 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 38,783 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WG55 BGV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 WG55 BGV, 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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WG55 BGV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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