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WL05 BVE

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Green Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,484 mi
Last recorded112,484 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 BVE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 112,484 miles

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp indicating a malfunction

underside coated in mud

Fail 14 Oct 2024 112,190 miles

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

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp indicating a malfunction

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

underside coated in mud

Pass 30 Oct 2023 103,969 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 103,702 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 97,917 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 92,010 miles

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp indicating a malfunction

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

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

underside coated in mud

Fail 8 Oct 2021 91,930 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp indicating a malfunction

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

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

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

underside coated in mud

Pass 13 Oct 2020 82,578 miles

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp indicating a malfunction

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

underside coated in mud

Fail 13 Oct 2020 82,578 miles

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

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp indicating a malfunction

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

underside coated in mud

Pass 16 May 2019 69,684 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Osf drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Axle beam corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2018 64,515 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 64,515 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 59,141 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 55,843 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 52,510 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 14 Aug 2015 52,510 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 Sep 2014 48,006 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 29 Aug 2013 42,479 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

altenator was smoking slightly during test, and vehicle had to be jump started

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 29 Aug 2013 42,479 miles

altenator was smoking slightly during test, and vehicle had to be jump started

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 6 Sep 2012 36,715 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 35,646 miles

Corrosion to front brake discs

Imbalance on front brakes - o/s low

O/s/r tyre perished

Pass 28 Apr 2011 32,219 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 27,666 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 27,666 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 20,539 miles

Damage to sidewall n/s/f tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2008 15,365 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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WL05 BVE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,868cc diesel 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 WL05 BVE, 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 WL05 BVE registered?

WL05 BVE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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