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WR05 YHO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,908 mi
Last recorded118,908 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 YHO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 118,908 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front wing damaged

Fail 3 Apr 2025 118,908 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front wing damaged

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

park brake lamp stays on

Pass 6 Mar 2024 110,220 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, cracking (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake light on dash

Fail 6 Mar 2024 110,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, cracking (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake light on dash

Pass 29 Mar 2023 103,131 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 103,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 97,359 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 97,359 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 93,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive from offside diff/driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 93,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from offside diff/driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 88,467 miles

Internal headlamp adjuster faulty

Fail 3 Mar 2020 88,466 miles

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

Internal headlamp adjuster faulty

Pass 7 Mar 2019 78,857 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2019 78,857 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges and perished

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2018 70,561 miles

rear suspension beam corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2018 70,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear suspension beam corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2017 60,487 miles

Central exhaust mount fractured

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 60,487 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Central exhaust mount fractured

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 53,953 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 22 Feb 2016 53,953 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 45,395 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 42,236 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 42,236 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 36,932 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 36,932 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 31,144 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 26,298 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 21,275 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 15,915 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 11,897 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 YHO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YHO, 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 YHO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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