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WL55 ESG

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

109,283 mi
Last recorded109,283 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 ESG
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 109,283 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 109,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 100,382 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15, inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15, heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 19 Sep 2024 100,382 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15, inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15, heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 21 Sep 2023 94,799 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 90,157 miles

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 84,646 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

tow bar and mountings corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2020 80,009 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

tow bar corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2020 80,007 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

tow bar corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2019 75,727 miles

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear seats have child seats fitted, visual inspection of seat belts carried out

STOP light on dash flashing

towbar corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2018 70,119 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 70,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 64,058 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 56,384 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 56,382 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 48,660 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 44,614 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 38,104 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 32,746 miles

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres perrished

Pass 25 Nov 2011 28,843 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 24,440 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 18,419 miles

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

clutch pedal excessive movement

nearside front tyre slightly perished

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 25 Nov 2008 12,651 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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WL55 ESG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WL55 ESG, 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 WL55 ESG registered?

WL55 ESG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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The MOT history for WL55 ESG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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