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WU55 XOB

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

183,234 mi
Last recorded183,234 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 XOB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2023 183,234 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (front and rear) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 178,163 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 172,729 miles

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

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

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

start of corrosion both undersills

Fail 5 Jul 2021 172,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

start of corrosion both undersills

Pass 6 Jul 2020 166,920 miles

oil leak

rear axle corroded

start of corrosion both rear undersills

Pass 8 Jul 2019 159,903 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 151,114 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2017 11,933 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 143,593 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 136,286 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2015 128,948 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 120,230 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 103,404 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 84,524 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 84,466 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 80,334 miles

Both front tyres starting to get low on tread (approx 1.8 - 2.5mm)

oil leak/staining to rear of engine

Fail 19 Aug 2011 80,334 miles

Both front tyres starting to get low on tread (approx 1.8 - 2.5mm)

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

oil leak/staining to rear of engine

Pass 23 Aug 2010 65,195 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 65,195 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 53,446 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 53,446 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 40,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XOB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XOB, 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 XOB registered?

WU55 XOB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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