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WU05 HYK

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,449 mi
Last recorded156,449 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 HYK
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 156,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 31 Mar 2023 156,301 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Will not adjust and damp in unit (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 Apr 2022 148,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 1 Apr 2022 148,710 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 26 Mar 2021 143,522 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 142,855 miles

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Fail 3 Nov 2020 142,855 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 130,316 miles

Coolant overfull

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Service due

Spare tyre flat

Fail 29 Nov 2019 130,316 miles

Coolant overfull

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Service due

Spare tyre flat

Pass 29 Nov 2018 135,261 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

small cuts present in all tyres.

spare tyre flat.

vehicle windscreen greasy.

Fail 29 Nov 2018 132,261 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror trim/cover damaged. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

small cuts present in all tyres.

spare tyre flat.

vehicle windscreen greasy.

Pass 21 Nov 2017 127,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 121,739 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 114,358 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 108,168 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 100,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 97,279 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 92,065 miles

oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2010 88,900 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 88,857 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 83,360 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 11 Aug 2008 76,246 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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WU05 HYK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WU05 HYK, 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 WU05 HYK registered?

WU05 HYK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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The MOT history for WU05 HYK shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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