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WP05 HWB

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests34 (18 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

136,953 mi
Last recorded136,953 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 HWB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 16 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 136,953 miles

both metal brake pipes corroded front-rear

front springs corroded

n/s seat belt plastic cover missing

oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2026 136,953 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both metal brake pipes corroded front-rear

front springs corroded

n/s seat belt plastic cover missing

oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2024 131,067 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 130,832 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 123,551 miles

both lower arm rear bushes perished/worn

n/s seat belt cover missing

oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2022 116,902 miles

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside 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))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 116,877 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Top Nut Loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside 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))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 109,355 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 109,352 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 100,338 miles

Offside 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))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 100,338 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 90,710 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 90,206 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 81,954 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 76,112 miles

ns door mirror cover missing

Fail 15 Nov 2017 76,088 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

ns door mirror cover missing

Pass 11 Nov 2016 69,046 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2016 69,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2015 63,911 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 14 Oct 2015 63,911 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OIL LEAK

Pass 28 Oct 2014 61,761 miles

Nearside door mirror glass cracked.

Fail 24 Oct 2014 61,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 60,127 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing on edges.

Both rear tyre outer sidewalls perishing.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 60,124 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Both front tyre treads wearing on edges.

Both rear tyre outer sidewalls perishing.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 56,331 miles

Indicator switch self cancel worn.

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside mirror glass cracked.

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 56,331 miles

Indicator switch self cancel worn.

Nearside mirror glass cracked.

Fail 4 Oct 2011 54,566 miles

Front brake pads wearing low & both discs wearing & ridged.

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 54,566 miles

Front brake pads wearing low & both discs wearing & ridged.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 47,615 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 47,615 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brake discs wearing.

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 38,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 38,614 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 29,449 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 29,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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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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WP05 HWB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 WP05 HWB, 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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WP05 HWB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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