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HG05 RNN

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

139,824 mi
Last recorded139,824 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 RNN
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 139,824 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 139,806 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 124,110 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight oil on engine, gearbox and steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy very slight noise (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills very rusty and weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bearing noise turning o/s/f wheel , possibly drive shaft bearing

engine management light on

Pass 6 Jul 2021 119,570 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil on the steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy very slight (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both outer sills rusty and weak

engine management light is on

exhaust poor condition

Fail 6 Jul 2021 119,570 miles

both outer sills rusty and weak

engine management light is on

exhaust poor condition

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil on the steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy very slight (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 118,038 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil around rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

damage to screen

Fail 2 Jul 2020 118,038 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil around rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

damage to screen

Pass 26 Jun 2019 112,741 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive on rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive on back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

minor damage to screen

rear washer not working

Fail 26 Jun 2019 112,741 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive on rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive on back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

belt squeaky

minor damage to screen

rear washer not working

Pass 5 Jul 2018 106,941 miles

rear washers inop

slight oil around rack

Fail 5 Jul 2018 106,941 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

o/s/f drive shaft inner bearing retaining bolt loose

rear washers inop

slight oil around rack

Pass 3 Jul 2017 99,214 miles

both front tyres worn on both edges

corrosion rear silencer and its mount

oil on the engine gearbox and steering rack

Fail 3 Jul 2017 99,213 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres worn on both edges

corrosion rear silencer and its mount

oil on the engine gearbox and steering rack

Pass 4 Jul 2016 91,502 miles

Front discs poor condition

Oil around n/s of gearbox

Slight play n/s/f anti-roll bar end link

Slight rear brake imbalance

n/s/f inner wheel arch trim out of shape but not fouling the n/s/f wheel

n/s/f side repeater cover missing

n/s/f wing damaged

oil around steering rack

Pass 15 Jun 2015 83,271 miles

oil leak around power steering rack

rear tyres perishing/cracking

Fail 15 Jun 2015 83,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

auxillary belt fraying and squeeking and tonsioner pulley worn uneven

oil leak around power steering rack

rear tyres perishing/cracking

Pass 8 Jul 2014 76,165 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)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 69,882 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 62,683 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 62,683 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 57,888 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 53,551 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 50,798 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 38,338 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 38,338 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 RNN is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RNN, 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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HG05 RNN is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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