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WG55 JVM

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

98,491 mi
Last recorded98,491 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 JVM
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 98,491 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 98,491 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 95,815 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 95,815 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 93,192 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))

brakes would generally benefit from adjustment of rear shoes

engine management light illuminated

very little reserve travel remaining on parking brake lever

Pass 8 May 2019 89,039 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

little reserve travel remaining on parking brake lever

Fail 3 May 2019 88,954 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

little reserve travel remaining on parking brake lever

Pass 18 Apr 2018 81,148 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 81,148 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 74,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 69,772 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 69,772 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 65,745 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 65,745 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 59,965 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2013 59,965 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 59,963 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 53,876 miles

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

air bag warning light on

battery insecure

Fail 8 Oct 2012 53,876 miles

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

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

air bag warning light on

battery insecure

Pass 14 Oct 2011 46,519 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 46,519 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

dip stick broken

front and rear brake imbalanced

front wipers smear

nearside rear tyre perished and has punctures

wishbone bushes perished

Fail 16 Oct 2009 34,213 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 34,213 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 27,372 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 79,865 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 JVM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 JVM, 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 JVM registered?

WG55 JVM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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