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WG55 FWD

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

129,735 mi
Last recorded129,735 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 FWD
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 129,735 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 129,735 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2017

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 120,693 miles

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

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

brake compensator slightly stiff

Fail 18 Nov 2016 120,688 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake compensator slightly stiff

Pass 9 Nov 2015 111,800 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 111,800 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 104,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2014 104,210 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to nearside front wheel rim

rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 May 2014 96,849 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 96,849 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 May 2013 88,679 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 88,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 88,676 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)

slightly rusty exhaust middle section

Pass 24 Sep 2011 87,817 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 72,593 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 72,593 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2009 55,388 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 55,388 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 37,412 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 37,412 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 FWD is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 FWD, 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 FWD registered?

WG55 FWD is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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The MOT history for WG55 FWD shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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