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WJ05 ZWH

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

66,553 mi
Last recorded66,553 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 ZWH
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 66,553 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 65,353 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Spring cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 57,565 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 52,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights TO LOW ()

Pass 30 Jul 2021 44,824 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 35,902 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported clip corroded (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 35,124 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front brake binding

Fail 19 Mar 2019 35,124 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front brake binding

Pass 28 Mar 2018 33,679 miles

Rear suspension system corroded

Front suspension system corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2017 32,525 miles

Front suspension system corroded

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear suspension system corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2017 32,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Front suspension system corroded

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear suspension system corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2016 31,102 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 29,270 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear suspension system corroded but not seriously weakened

vehicle muddy underneath when testing

Pass 10 Mar 2015 29,270 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear suspension system corroded but not seriously weakened

vehicle muddy underneath when testing

Pass 20 Mar 2014 27,331 miles

vehicle very muddy underneath

Pass 26 Mar 2013 25,325 miles

Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 23,028 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 20,425 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 20,425 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 18,004 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 18,004 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 14,593 miles

re fit oil cap

washers req adjusting

Pass 28 Mar 2008 10,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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 ZWH is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ZWH, 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 ZWH registered?

WJ05 ZWH is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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