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WL05 JFF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,429 mi
Last recorded131,429 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 131,429 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 131,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 124,277 miles

Offside Rear registration plate lamps bare bulbs (no covers)

Fail 10 Mar 2020 124,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear registration plate lamps bare bulbs (no covers)

Pass 1 Apr 2019 113,376 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 111,023 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 105,185 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 97,491 miles

Both Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn but not considered excessive

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 89,027 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 81,021 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 72,295 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2012 65,903 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 60,481 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 54,481 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 44,772 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 33,888 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 JFF 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 87.5%.

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 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 JFF, 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 JFF registered?

WL05 JFF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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