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DV05 HOJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

63,327 mi
Last recorded63,327 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 HOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 63,327 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Nov 2025 63,327 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 59,979 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 59,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 56,720 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 56,720 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 53,538 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 53,538 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 48,793 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 48,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 45,108 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 43,247 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 39,732 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 33,265 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outside

Offside Rear tyre worn on outside

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 33,265 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outside

Offside Rear tyre worn on outside

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 28,125 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 22,888 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 16,608 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 16,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 14,050 miles

Both rear tyres sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2013 12,354 miles

All tyres casings cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2012 11,449 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 9,957 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 8,676 miles

front brakes inbalanced advise repair now 20% limit 25%

Pass 26 Mar 2009 7,538 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 5,904 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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DV05 HOJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DV05 HOJ, 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 DV05 HOJ registered?

DV05 HOJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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