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WM05 MLX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

88,676 mi
Last recorded88,676 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM05 MLX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 88,676 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 88,676 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 86,560 miles

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

Rear axle heavily corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2024 86,555 miles

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

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

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2023 84,608 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 82,880 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 81,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear torsion bar corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2020 80,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 80,377 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 77,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 74,548 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 74,548 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 68,306 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 63,287 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 57,078 miles

o/s head light slight condensation

Fail 18 Feb 2015 57,078 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s head light slight condensation

Pass 13 Jan 2014 50,583 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 46,122 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

damage to passengers front door handle and lock still opens from inside and out

slight dampness around front power steering pipe/hoses

Pass 7 Feb 2013 46,122 miles

Oil leak

damage to passengers front door handle and lock still opens from inside and out

slight dampness around front power steering pipe/hoses

Pass 21 Dec 2011 40,391 miles

damage around nearside front door and door handle vehicle can still be opened from inside and outside

nearside and offside rear tyre outer sidewalls starting to perish

nearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split

Pass 20 Dec 2010 34,666 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 29,741 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 29,741 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 25,511 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 25,498 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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WM05 MLX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WM05 MLX, 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 WM05 MLX registered?

WM05 MLX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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