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HG05 EAF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

157,278 mi
Last recorded157,278 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 EAF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 157,278 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 157,278 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 151,930 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 147,268 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 142,150 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 142,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2022 137,933 miles

both front tyres bald on edges

n/side trackrod end balljoint has play

play in o/side front droplink

Pass 15 Feb 2021 132,741 miles

front droplinks have play

Pass 24 Feb 2020 129,082 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 125,042 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 121,252 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 115,194 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 112,218 miles

cover missing from nearside front seatbelt buckle

Pass 23 Feb 2015 108,782 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2014 100,888 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 86,039 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 85,436 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 68,975 miles

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)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 68,975 miles

Centre Rear passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 55,443 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 47,716 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 47,716 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 40,172 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre outer shoulder but not showing cords

Pass 26 Mar 2008 32,396 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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HG05 EAF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HG05 EAF, 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 HG05 EAF registered?

HG05 EAF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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