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WU05 UBG

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,760 mi
Last recorded116,760 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 UBG
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 116,760 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 116,760 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 113,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Aug 2020 108,188 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Aug 2019 104,828 miles

slight engine oil leak

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack joints

Pass 1 Sep 2016 102,799 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 1 Sep 2016 102,799 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 15 May 2015 95,985 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front door mirror housings damaged

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

Fail 7 May 2015 95,805 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper 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 Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front door mirror housings damaged

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 89,014 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 28 Jun 2012 80,598 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

both rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Fail 28 Jun 2012 80,597 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

both rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Fail 9 Jun 2011 69,551 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 9 Jun 2011 69,551 miles

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

engine oil leak

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 6 May 2010 58,162 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyre perished

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2010 58,162 miles

both rear tyre perished

Pass 31 Mar 2009 46,252 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine oil leak

front brake discs warped

rear tyres side walls cracking

Fail 1 Apr 2008 35,009 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 35,009 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 UBG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UBG, 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 UBG registered?

WU05 UBG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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