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WK55 UEM

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

143,205 mi
Last recorded143,205 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 UEM
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 143,205 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear abs wire support brackets broken

no spare wheel

o/s front repeater lens missing

rear axle very rusty and suspension arms

Fail 7 Sep 2023 143,205 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to noise in cambelt area (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

emmits strong black smoke

n/s and o/s rear abs wire support brackets broken

no spare wheel

o/s front repeater lens missing

rear axle very rusty and suspension arms

Pass 12 Sep 2022 139,962 miles

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

Offside Rear light damaged

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable axle rear mounting on both side very rusty (5.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 139,962 miles

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

Offside Rear light damaged

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable axle rear mounting on both side very rusty (5.1.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault wires under passenger seat maybe faulty (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 134,836 miles

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

Rear axle rusty and rusty around mounts

Fail 2 Sep 2021 134,836 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear axle very rusty around rear mounts

Pass 10 Sep 2020 131,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive complete rear axle and mountings rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 131,449 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear rusty all over

Pass 12 Aug 2019 125,810 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 125,805 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2018 117,950 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 117,944 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2017 106,776 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 106,775 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 96,364 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 255,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Aug 2014 71,601 miles

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 63,130 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 57,839 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2012 57,839 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 51,009 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 41,015 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 29,298 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 29 Aug 2008 17,853 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 17,848 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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WK55 UEM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WK55 UEM, 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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WK55 UEM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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