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BN05 HHL

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

149,365 mi
Last recorded149,365 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 HHL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 149,365 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/6515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge 185/6515 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 144,157 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases needs new clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 144,157 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working connection in light cluster corroded (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases needs new clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 138,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play SEPERATE BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CLIP BROKEN (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play SEPERATE BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 133,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play BOLT ON (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed SLIDING DOOR (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play BOLT ON (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 127,198 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged retainer cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre shoulder ()

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 127,197 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged retainer cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre shoulder ()

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

Pass 24 May 2019 120,164 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 120,162 miles

Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt X 2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2018 115,422 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 109,987 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 109,987 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 99,616 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 99,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 86,980 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 78,644 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 69,643 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 23 Mar 2012 60,624 miles

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

bonnet catch broken

both front tyres wearing outer edges

spare tyre cracked and perished

Pass 28 Mar 2011 53,398 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 44,407 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 36,462 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 29,397 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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BN05 HHL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BN05 HHL, 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 BN05 HHL registered?

BN05 HHL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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