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WL05 BWO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,654 mi
Last recorded72,654 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 BWO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2021 72,654 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 71,154 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 71,143 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Additional braking device mounting insecure and functionality of device affected flexi bracket (1.1.19 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front hubs very rusty

fuel tank bracket very rusty

Rear Torsion bar very rusty

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear backing plate rusty

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 70,133 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Torsion bar corroded and mounts rusty

Fail 24 Oct 2019 70,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Torsion bar corroded and mounts rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2018 66,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear torsion bar corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2017 63,024 miles

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 58,185 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement p bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 58,182 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement p bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 53,506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt linkarm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement p bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt linkarm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement p bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres worn on both edges

Pass 16 Dec 2014 48,896 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 48,829 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 42,148 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 42,146 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 30,232 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 18,986 miles

front discs poor

Pass 26 Nov 2010 7,635 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 6,587 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 2,805 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 2,210 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 BWO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WL05 BWO, 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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WL05 BWO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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