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EA55 HHO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

66,392 mi
Last recorded66,392 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 HHO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 66,392 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 66,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 63,172 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

rear axle / suspension corroding

Fail 3 Dec 2024 63,171 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

rear axle / suspension corroding

Pass 13 Nov 2023 56,910 miles

Nearside Front Outer edge tyre wearing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 56,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer edge tyre wearing

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 53,831 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 8 Nov 2022 53,830 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 26 Oct 2021 51,352 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear axle beam corroding

Pass 26 Oct 2020 47,967 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 47,967 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint (corroded) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 42,602 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 37,572 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 37,572 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))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 35,410 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 31,845 miles

both rear tyres perished in side walls

Pass 28 Jul 2015 29,617 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 27,438 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 27,438 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 25,237 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 22,560 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 18,661 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 14,418 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 11,380 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 7,876 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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EA55 HHO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EA55 HHO, 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 EA55 HHO registered?

EA55 HHO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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