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HG54 LXE

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

80,438 mi
Last recorded80,438 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 LXE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 80,438 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 80,438 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

lower reading from nearside rear service brake

Pass 7 Aug 2025 80,064 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 79,272 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f & o/s/f disc/inner faces corroded/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f & o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/r & o/s/r hoses cracking/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear rear beam axle corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2023 78,713 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 78,144 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 78,144 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 77,446 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 77,035 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 77,035 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 76,000 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Lost colour very pale. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Lost colour very pale. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 75,194 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 74,675 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Very pale (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 73,885 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 72,313 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 70,857 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 68,135 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 64,583 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 59,790 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 54,566 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 50,774 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 46,461 miles

front brake pads appear to becoming low?

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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HG54 LXE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HG54 LXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG54 LXE registered?

HG54 LXE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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