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WU55 BVL

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,267 mi
Last recorded111,267 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 BVL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 111,267 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 98,459 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 98,233 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 93,505 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 93,485 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 87,656 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 87,638 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 79,146 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 79,146 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 73,305 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 71,083 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 69,190 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 66,757 miles

Both front tyres perishing on side walls & wearing on outer edges

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 66,757 miles

Both front tyres perishing on side walls & wearing on outer edges

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 64,691 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 62,597 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 57,005 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 49,677 miles

inner rear brake disc(s) exsessivley scored

Fail 14 Sep 2010 49,677 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake disc(s) worn

inner rear brake disc(s) exsessivley scored

Pass 22 Sep 2009 40,216 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 31,286 miles

All tyres are wearing close to the limit.

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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WU55 BVL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WU55 BVL, 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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WU55 BVL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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