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HG55 DHE

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,318 mi
Last recorded100,318 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 DHE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 100,318 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front fog lamp damaged/insecure

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Spare tyre defective ()

rear axle corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2025 100,318 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 185/65/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front fog lamp damaged/insecure

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Spare tyre defective ()

rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2024 97,235 miles

Coolant leak From rear of engine ()

Engine sounds rough

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 97,235 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coolant leak From rear of engine ()

Engine sounds rough

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 94,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Light assembly loose

Steering notchy

Pass 21 Sep 2022 91,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2022 91,127 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2021 88,545 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 88,534 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 85,834 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear 185/65x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 85,834 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear 185/65x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 84,718 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 83,260 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 May 2018 83,260 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2017 81,273 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

steering notchy

Fail 24 May 2017 81,273 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer cracked (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre section (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge 185/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

steering notchy

Pass 23 Sep 2016 79,759 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres wearing outer edges and cracking

Fail 23 Sep 2016 79,759 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres wearing outer edges and cracking

Pass 23 Sep 2015 79,063 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres tread cracking

Fail 23 Sep 2015 79,063 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2x manifold nuts missing (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres tread cracking

Pass 17 Sep 2014 78,005 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 78,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 75,310 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 68,353 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 55,357 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 42,878 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 31,005 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 22,290 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 DHE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DHE, 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 DHE registered?

HG55 DHE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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