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DU55 HWL

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,768 mi
Last recorded96,768 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 HWL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 96,768 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 91,638 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 85,223 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 80,534 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 78,749 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 78,749 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 73,983 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 68,651 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive p/steering switch leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 63,519 miles

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

Rear tyres have cracks in tread

Pass 25 Aug 2017 59,130 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Aug 2016 55,491 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 55,491 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 52,442 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 48,595 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 45,522 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 45,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 42,161 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2011 39,522 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 36,666 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 28,593 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 20,222 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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DU55 HWL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DU55 HWL, 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 DU55 HWL registered?

DU55 HWL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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