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WR05 VPO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

146,569 mi
Last recorded146,569 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2018 146,569 miles

front suspension arm bushes splitting

oil leak

steering slightly heavy

Fail 28 Jan 2018 146,569 miles

Headlamp aim too low front brake discs scored (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front suspension arm bushes splitting

oil leak

steering slightly heavy

Fail 13 Oct 2017 146,561 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

oil leak

rear brake hoses perishing

Pass 5 Oct 2016 134,579 miles

Offside Rear axle radius bearing slight play

exhaust mid joint slight movement

oil leak

steering slightly heavy poss pump fault

Fail 5 Oct 2016 134,579 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear axle radius bearing slight play

exhaust mid joint slight movement

oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2015 121,963 miles

Creaking from rear axle

Engine oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2015 121,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 116,883 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 116,882 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 107,709 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s wing mirror cracked

Fail 28 Sep 2013 107,660 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s wing mirror cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2012 92,069 miles

o/s and n/s/f brake discs worn

o/s and n/s/f tyres worn

Fail 4 Oct 2012 92,069 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s and n/s/f brake discs worn

o/s and n/s/f tyres worn

Fail 4 Oct 2011 85,368 miles

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

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre deteriorated, replacement may soon be needed

steering system appears tight

Pass 4 Oct 2011 85,368 miles

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre deteriorated, replacement may soon be needed

steering system appears tight

Pass 29 Sep 2010 68,423 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn / deteriorated

front number plate damaged

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Fail 29 Sep 2010 68,423 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake discs worn / deteriorated

front number plate damaged

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2009 51,284 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn

o/s/r tyre worn / deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2009 51,284 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn

o/s/r tyre worn / deteriorated

Fail 10 Jun 2008 34,955 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 34,955 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 VPO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 WR05 VPO, 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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WR05 VPO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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