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WR05 VRD

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

143,244 mi
Last recorded143,244 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 143,244 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 22 May 2015 126,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2015 126,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 106,238 miles

Oil leak

front number plate broken

nearside front seat belt catch damaged

objets in windscreen

rear doors awkward to open

Fail 12 May 2014 106,238 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

coolant level low

front number plate broken

nearside front seat belt catch damaged

nearside front tyre wearing out of shape

objets in windscreen

rear doors awkward to open

Pass 7 May 2013 88,601 miles

offside front lower arm rear bush spliting

offside front strut damp

oil leak gearbox

slight damage to offside front tyre wall

Fail 7 May 2013 88,601 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside front lower arm rear bush spliting

offside front strut damp

oil leak gearbox

slight damage to offside front tyre wall

Pass 24 May 2012 77,363 miles

air bag light on

Pass 3 Jun 2011 68,934 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 56,312 miles

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

front number plate damaged

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

o/s/f shock absorber damp

Fail 7 Jun 2010 56,312 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front number plate damaged

o/s/f shock absorber damp

Fail 3 Sep 2009 51,347 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs worn close to limit

Pass 11 Jun 2008 38,033 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

spare tyre worn close to the legal limit

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 VRD is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VRD, 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 VRD registered?

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

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