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WR05 FYV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

169,899 mi
Last recorded169,899 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 FYV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 169,899 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively recommend check (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges tread depth ok (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge,, tread depth ok (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s parking brake performance lower than o/s

Fail 24 Jun 2022 169,888 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe, at n/s/r one of two (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively recommend check (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges tread depth ok (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge,, tread depth ok (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s parking brake performance lower than o/s

Pass 25 Jun 2021 163,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges,, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge,, tread ok (5.2.3 (e))

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

recommend having steering track, and tyre pressures checked

Fail 21 Jun 2021 162,990 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges,, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge,, tread ok (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s/ parking brake performance is lower than the o/s

recommend having steering track, and tyre pressures checked

Pass 22 Jun 2020 155,780 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess slight deterioration (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear, outer sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

recommend having steering track checked

Pass 25 Jun 2019 148,217 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 148,217 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired due to broken return spring (1.1.17 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to LEGAL LIMIT. 175/65x14C (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 140,899 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 140,895 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative return spring also broken (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 131,920 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 131,920 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 123,349 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 118,879 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 118,878 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 115,559 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Jul 2014 108,022 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 96,458 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 86,513 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 70,912 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 10 May 2010 58,278 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2009 44,694 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 44,694 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 32,448 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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WR05 FYV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WR05 FYV, 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 WR05 FYV registered?

WR05 FYV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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