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WU55 UBP

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

123,191 mi
Last recorded123,191 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 UBP
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 123,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rusted (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

aux belt poor

rear seats down

Pass 31 Jul 2025 122,786 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower jacking sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 31 Jul 2025 122,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower jacking sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Jul 2024 120,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive lower inner under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside wing mirror cover missing

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 175/70/R14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Spare tyre defective

Fail 25 Jul 2024 120,605 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive lower inner under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside wing mirror cover missing

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 175/70/R14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Spare tyre defective

mill light

Pass 25 Jul 2023 114,361 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 25 Jul 2023 114,361 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 8 Aug 2022 109,173 miles

Front can't see pads

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose outer casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Spare tyre defective flat

Fail 8 Aug 2022 109,173 miles

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

Front can't see pads

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose outer casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Spare tyre defective flat

Pass 16 Jul 2021 103,147 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 96,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing manufactured 2005 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 175/70x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 90,082 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 31 Jul 2019 90,082 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 31 Jul 2018 82,007 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge 175/70x14

spare tyre bald

Fail 31 Jul 2018 82,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge 175/70x14

spare tyre bald

Pass 11 Jul 2017 71,517 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 11 Jul 2017 71,517 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 25 Jul 2016 58,213 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 44,606 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 41,732 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 38,614 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 38,614 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 276,948 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 32,079 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 27,805 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 23,931 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 18,788 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 18,788 miles

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

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 UBP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 WU55 UBP, 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 WU55 UBP registered?

WU55 UBP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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