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DK05 HWE

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

111,571 mi
Last recorded111,571 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 HWE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 111,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 107,380 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 103,771 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 99,523 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 3x rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 99,523 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 3x rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 93,206 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 90,912 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 88,238 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear section, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 82,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear , Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 82,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear , Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 77,522 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 77,522 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 73,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rubber missing at rear

Exhaust rubber perishing at rear

Front number plate damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2016 70,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 70,379 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Trailing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 70,088 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 70,088 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 67,930 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 20 Mar 2014 67,930 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 18 Mar 2013 66,170 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 62,479 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 62,478 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 53,870 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 45,713 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 45,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 34,690 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 23,394 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 23,394 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

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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DK05 HWE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 DK05 HWE, 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 DK05 HWE registered?

DK05 HWE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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