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BT55 HVK

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,259 mi
Last recorded152,259 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 HVK
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 152,259 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 146,898 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 139,537 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 139,537 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 133,440 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rusty

sump rusty

wheel trims

Fail 3 Dec 2022 133,440 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rusty

sump rusty

wheel trims

Pass 2 Dec 2021 132,860 miles

Engine sump rusty

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

Rear axle rusty

Rear exhaust corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 132,859 miles

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

Engine sump rusty

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

Rear axle rusty

Rear exhaust corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 131,194 miles

Engine sump rusty

Offside wiper blade split

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 131,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine sump rusty

Offside wiper blade split

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 129,821 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box rusty

wheel trims shields

Pass 24 Nov 2018 127,879 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust box rusty

wheel trims

Pass 23 Nov 2017 124,944 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 115,331 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Nov 2016 115,331 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 108,740 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 108,740 miles

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

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 103,633 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 98,433 miles

Oil leak

service light on dash

Fail 26 Nov 2013 98,433 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

service light on dash

Pass 30 Oct 2012 90,042 miles

Please note, air bag warning lamp indecating fault.This may fail next MOT test.

Fail 30 Oct 2012 90,042 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Please note, air bag warning lamp indecating fault.This may fail next MOT test.

Pass 28 Oct 2011 75,421 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

air bag light on

Fail 11 Nov 2010 63,871 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

engine cover loose and snaped top of dip stick

Pass 11 Nov 2010 63,871 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine cover loose and snaped top of dip stick

Pass 26 Nov 2009 45,053 miles

Side walls of both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 21 Nov 2008 32,271 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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BT55 HVK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 BT55 HVK, 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 BT55 HVK registered?

BT55 HVK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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