CarVerify

Free Car Check

CF05 HYA

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

231,789 mi
Last recorded231,789 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 HYA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 231,789 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tires perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Jan 2023 225,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 225,930 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 218,632 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 218,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 209,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear axle corroaded

slight play osf inner rack end

Fail 19 Oct 2020 209,942 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2ns has play as well (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed will not open (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too high x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear axle corroaded

slight play osf inner rack end

Pass 10 Jul 2019 198,789 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 198,682 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 190,313 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 181,548 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 181,548 miles

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 171,975 miles

Front number plate damaged

Fail 25 May 2016 171,975 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front number plate damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2015 161,909 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2014 151,229 miles

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

nsf washer slighly high

Fail 13 May 2014 151,035 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nsf washer slighly high

Pass 29 Apr 2013 140,292 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2013 140,292 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 May 2012 131,111 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 May 2012 131,111 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 May 2011 120,988 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 101,604 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 79,759 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 79,759 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 61,878 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 61,878 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

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
Full Citroen Berlingo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CF05 HYA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 CF05 HYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CF05 HYA?

You can check the full history of CF05 HYA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CF05 HYA registered?

CF05 HYA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is CF05 HYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF05 HYA shows 27 tests with a 59.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CF05 HYA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CF05 HYA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.