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HG55 BTO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

74,631 mi
Last recorded74,631 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 BTO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 74,631 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wall damaged

oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2016 74,631 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wall damaged

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2015 69,608 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 69,608 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 64,392 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 64,389 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 57,041 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 57,041 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 50,873 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 50,873 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 41,264 miles

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

air bag warning light on dash

nearside front tyre tread depth is just 1.6mm on tyre edges

Pass 13 Nov 2008 25,998 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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HG55 BTO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HG55 BTO, 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 HG55 BTO registered?

HG55 BTO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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The MOT history for HG55 BTO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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