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WK55 XRU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,009 mi
Last recorded121,009 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 XRU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 121,009 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 120,874 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 11,242 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 111,152 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2023 103,966 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn both edges

Pass 31 May 2022 95,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2022 95,665 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour pale output (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour pale output (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective central (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear wiring to abs sensor adrift

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2021 84,302 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2020 75,879 miles

back box corroed

Fail 9 Jun 2020 75,879 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both (1.2.1 (c))

back box corroed

Pass 25 Jul 2019 71,256 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Pass 18 Jul 2018 63,803 miles

child seats fitted unable to test beltss

n/s/f child seat fitted unable to test belt

rear tyres perished and n/s/f near limit

Fail 17 Jul 2018 63,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

child seats fitted unable to test beltss

n/s/f child seat fitted unable to test belt

rear tyres perished and n/s/f near limit

Pass 20 Jul 2017 53,729 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 51,905 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 51,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 47,847 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 45,602 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 42,300 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 38,323 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 8 Sep 2011 34,145 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 8 Sep 2011 34,145 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 13 Sep 2010 29,950 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 25,488 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 25,486 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 20,167 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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WK55 XRU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XRU, 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 WK55 XRU registered?

WK55 XRU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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