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WJ05 HXZ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,070 mi
Last recorded72,070 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 HXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 72,070 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive on steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front mirror casing damaged

Nearside Front side repeater lens missing

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides ()

Rear axle corroding

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 9 Oct 2025 72,070 miles

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

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive on steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front mirror casing damaged

Nearside Front side repeater lens missing

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides ()

Rear axle corroding

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 7 Oct 2024 69,669 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge and perishing. 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 69,669 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge and perishing. 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 66,965 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 64,811 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 62,013 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 58,596 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 58,596 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 56,347 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 55,030 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 51,332 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 47,002 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 43,517 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 40,541 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 35,996 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 32,970 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 28,655 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 24,313 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 19,505 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 15,687 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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WJ05 HXZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WJ05 HXZ, 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 WJ05 HXZ registered?

WJ05 HXZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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The MOT history for WJ05 HXZ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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