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WL05 BWU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,989 mi
Last recorded119,989 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 BWU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 119,989 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)

Rear axle corroded

Rear tyres different size to front tyres

Fail 12 Mar 2018 119,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded side panel (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

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)

Rear axle corroded

Rear tyres different size to front tyres

Pass 2 Feb 2017 108,362 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 108,362 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure ABS WIRES (1.9.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure ABS WIRES (1.9.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 96,346 miles

air bag warning lamp on intermitiently

brake warning lamp on

engine stop lamp on

rear axle corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2015 96,342 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear axle service brake (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

o-s rear tyre worn on inside wall

engine stop lamp on

rear axle corroded

air bag warning lamp on intermitiently

brake warning lamp on

Pass 29 Oct 2014 83,395 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 83,395 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 71,412 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 71,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 60,477 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 54,166 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 44,120 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 36,725 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)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2008 27,349 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 27,349 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 BWU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BWU, 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 BWU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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