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WR05 VRC

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,580 mi
Last recorded113,580 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 VRC
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 113,580 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 113,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm heavily worn at outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 113,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm heavily worn at outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 107,342 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Rear both rear tyres perishing

Fail 24 Jun 2016 107,342 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear both rear tyres perishing

Fail 18 Jun 2015 100,829 miles

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

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

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

front wiperblades smearing slightly

Pass 18 Jun 2015 100,829 miles

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

front wiperblades smearing slightly

Pass 10 Jun 2014 88,396 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 26 Jun 2013 70,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 70,245 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 58,245 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2011 49,612 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 49,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 37,898 miles

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

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

front numberplate damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2009 26,883 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2008 16,434 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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WR05 VRC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VRC, 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 VRC registered?

WR05 VRC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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