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WU05 JGV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,666 mi
Last recorded111,666 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 JGV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 111,666 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Nov 2024 109,463 miles

Nearside mirror cover missing

Fail 6 Nov 2024 109,463 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside mirror cover missing

Pass 23 Aug 2023 106,347 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 106,347 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 101,137 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 98,137 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight leak from steering rack near side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside front outer cv boot slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 98,137 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing brake pedal rubber missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight leak from steering rack near side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside front outer cv boot slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 95,489 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 95,477 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested headlamp o/s insecure (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2018 87,666 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 87,665 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 81,268 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer tail pipe corroded leaking (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 72,771 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut but not exposing cords.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 62,758 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 59,388 miles

near side front tyre worn on outter edge

Fail 23 Mar 2015 59,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side front tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 26 Mar 2014 53,731 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 53,657 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 48,324 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 40,881 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 33,752 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 26,278 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 26,278 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 21,253 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 17,274 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 JGV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WU05 JGV, 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 JGV registered?

WU05 JGV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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