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WG55 VPA

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,928 mi
Last recorded153,928 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 153,928 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 139,465 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 127,213 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 127,213 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine All around the whole engine block (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 117,273 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn smooth close to exposing ply/cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth close to exposing ply/cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective Worn smooth close to exposing ply/cords edges ()

Fail 7 Feb 2019 117,272 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn smooth close to exposing ply/cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth close to exposing ply/cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective Worn smooth close to exposing ply/cords edges ()

Fail 31 Jan 2019 117,259 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front seat belt clasp cover missing

Offside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edges

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 12 Dec 2017 108,238 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 102,680 miles

Rear exhaust box badly corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2016 102,680 miles

Rear exhaust box badly corroded

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 96,914 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 96,914 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 91,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 85,622 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 79,246 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 70,155 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 58,582 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 58,582 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 43,942 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 28,305 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 VPA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VPA, 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 VPA registered?

WG55 VPA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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