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WU05 XHY

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,465 mi
Last recorded129,465 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 XHY
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 129,465 miles

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged catch cover front and rear belts (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 123,257 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 123,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 111,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 111,238 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 99,002 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 99,000 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 87,948 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 87,945 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 78,671 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 66,829 miles

advise pin in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 12 Feb 2013 66,828 miles

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

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

advise pin in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 13 Feb 2012 56,768 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 56,776 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 47,377 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 47,377 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2010 36,729 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2010 36,729 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 25,358 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 14,240 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 XHY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WU05 XHY, 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 XHY registered?

WU05 XHY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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