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WV05 GSU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Beige Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,540 mi
Last recorded152,540 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 GSU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 152,540 miles

Oil leak ()

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Towbar component slightly corroded VERY CORRODED (6.6.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 152,540 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Towbar component slightly corroded VERY CORRODED (6.6.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 144,241 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 144,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 132,814 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 120,202 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 120,202 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 105,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded and rattling

Fail 8 Apr 2013 94,191 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 94,191 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 82,224 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 71,236 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 60,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2010 60,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2009 47,401 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 36,931 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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WV05 GSU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Beige with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WV05 GSU, 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 WV05 GSU registered?

WV05 GSU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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