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WL05 KWE

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

172,606 mi
Last recorded172,606 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 KWE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 172,606 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 172,606 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working [side] (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working [number plate] (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 167,038 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 167,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 155,684 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 May 2019 155,534 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases read silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 143,334 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 143,334 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 130,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer as pipe enters box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jun 2017 130,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer as pipe enters box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 113,848 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play inner tie rod joint (2.2.B.1g)

rear axle beam parts corroded but in working order

Fail 15 Jun 2016 113,848 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear mount (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play inner tie rod joint (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear mount (2.5.A.1c)

rear axle beam parts corroded but in working order

Pass 1 Jun 2015 102,404 miles

nearside front lower rear suspension arm rubber perished

offside front lower rear suspension arm ruber perished

Pass 13 Jun 2014 91,489 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 91,481 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 May 2013 79,449 miles

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 14 Jun 2012 70,422 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 70,416 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 60,237 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 49,907 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 38,492 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 29,084 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 KWE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KWE, 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 KWE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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