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WV05 XCE

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

85,225 mi
Last recorded85,225 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 XCE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 85,225 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 85,224 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 85,204 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded not holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 83,830 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

general underside components corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2023 82,285 miles

general underside components corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2022 80,848 miles

exhaust system corroded

general underside of vehicle is corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2021 79,815 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

general underside of vehicle is corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2021 79,809 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

general underside of vehicle is corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2019 78,833 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 78,833 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 77,094 miles

Nearside Front road wheel rim has slight damage to rim

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 76,078 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 75,174 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 75,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 73,953 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 73,953 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 71,885 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 71,885 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 69,394 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 69,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 65,950 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 63,337 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 63,337 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 58,809 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 58,809 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 47,863 miles

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

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 XCE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 XCE, 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 XCE registered?

WV05 XCE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is WV05 XCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV05 XCE shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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