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HG05 RKA

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,238 mi
Last recorded160,238 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 RKA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 160,238 miles

Small areas of light corrosion on front to rear brake pipes.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 160,238 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Small areas of light corrosion on front to rear brake pipes.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 158,689 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition.

Nearside front seat belt webbing in poor condition.

Fail 16 Oct 2018 158,689 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition.

Nearside front seat belt webbing in poor condition.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 152,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Wishbone (front) bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 132,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2 mm. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 132,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2 mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 124,409 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 124,383 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 105,888 miles

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

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

both front a/r/b rubbers perishing

n/s/f wiper blade starting to split

Pass 1 May 2013 100,844 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 91,808 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 91,803 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 May 2011 81,273 miles

airbag light on

stone chips windscreen

Pass 13 May 2010 71,155 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 62,485 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 52,355 miles

Nsf & Osf tyres are getting low on tread on the edges

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 RKA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RKA, 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 RKA registered?

HG05 RKA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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