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YE05 WJC

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,676 mi
Last recorded120,676 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 WJC
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 120,676 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FADED (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Rear REAR OF VEHICLE LOADED WITH LUGGAGE UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT SEATBELTS

Fail 29 Aug 2025 120,676 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FADED (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Rear REAR OF VEHICLE LOADED WITH LUGGAGE UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT SEATBELTS

Pass 14 Aug 2024 120,023 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 119,426 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (SUNBLEACHED) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 119,426 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (SUNBLEACHED) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2019 118,330 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses faded ( sun bleached) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working properly horn working but grating sound (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sat nav on drivers side (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 118,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output sunbleached lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output sunbleached lens (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2016 116,154 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 112,836 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 105,705 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 105,700 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front discs wearing thin

Pass 3 Jun 2013 92,722 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 83,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

airbag light on

Pass 28 Jun 2012 83,281 miles

Spare tyre defective

airbag light on

Pass 27 Jun 2011 70,635 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 70,635 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 59,209 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 59,209 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 46,984 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 46,984 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 35,890 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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YE05 WJC 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 66.7%.

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 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 YE05 WJC, 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 YE05 WJC registered?

YE05 WJC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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The MOT history for YE05 WJC shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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