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WR05 XGZ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

123,178 mi
Last recorded123,178 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 XGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 123,178 miles

n/s side repeater starting to fade

o/s/r brake ferrule starting to corrode

slight play to steering system

Pass 12 Jun 2025 113,708 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

oil leak

slight noise to o/s front wheel

suspect o/s front inner brake pad wearing low

Fail 12 Jun 2025 113,706 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

oil leak

slight noise to o/s front wheel

suspect o/s front inner brake pad wearing low

Pass 21 Jun 2024 104,807 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm (rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

chip to windscreen

oil leak

slight play to steering system

Fail 21 Jun 2024 104,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm (rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

chip to windscreen

oil leak

slight play to steering system

Pass 24 Jun 2023 95,953 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm (rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front wiper blades smearing

chip to windscreen

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge on 3m

slight play to steering system

Fail 23 Jun 2023 95,951 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm (rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front wiper blades smearing

chip to windscreen

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge on 3m

slight play to steering system

Pass 21 Jun 2022 87,324 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Jun 2021 79,746 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low

slight play to n/s/f steering/suspension system

Pass 1 Jul 2020 73,314 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 73,312 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 65,817 miles

slight play to n/s/f lower ball joint

slight play to steering system

Fail 1 Jul 2019 65,817 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/f indicator starting to fade

slight play to n/s/f lower ball joint

slight play to steering system

Pass 3 Jul 2018 55,979 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 46,720 miles

slight play nearside front antiroll bar link

Fail 29 Jun 2017 46,714 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play nearside front antiroll bar link

Pass 16 Jun 2016 36,144 miles

brake fluid low

front suspension bushes worn

Pass 12 Jun 2015 25,089 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 25,082 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 15,620 miles

N/S/R Tyre badly perished/cracked

O/S/R Tyre slightly perished/cracked

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 15,620 miles

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

Both front Tyres sidewalls and tread perished/cracked

Both rear tyres are heavily perished/cracked

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 13,977 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 11,587 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 9,546 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 7,609 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 7,609 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 5,015 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 5,015 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 4,024 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 XGZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 XGZ, 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 XGZ registered?

WR05 XGZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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