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WG55 ETE

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,756 mi
Last recorded133,756 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 ETE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 133,756 miles

Engine oil dip stick broken

Exhaust tail box outer skin corroding

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wiper blade missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 133,756 miles

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

Engine oil dip stick broken

Exhaust tail box outer skin corroding

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wiper blade missing

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 131,311 miles

Exhaust tail box outer skin corroding

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 127,195 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Fail 27 Sep 2023 127,162 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Pass 30 Sep 2022 122,612 miles

Front number plate in poor condition

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 30 Sep 2022 122,611 miles

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

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

Front number plate in poor condition

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 10 Sep 2021 117,275 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 114,630 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 108,777 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 98,232 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 98,219 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 91,174 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 82,578 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 74,105 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 74,093 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake fluid leaking from drum (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 64,399 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 rear tyre cracking on walls

Fail 12 Sep 2014 64,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside rear tyre cracking on walls

Pass 24 Sep 2013 54,943 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 48,908 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wiper split

Pass 14 Sep 2011 42,730 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 36,215 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 29,184 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 21,489 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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WG55 ETE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WG55 ETE, 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 WG55 ETE registered?

WG55 ETE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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