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HG55 OCC

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

134,571 mi
Last recorded134,571 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 OCC
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 134,571 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

advise limited reserve travel on parking brake lever

advise rear number plate replacement

advise slight oil leak

Fail 27 May 2026 134,571 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

advise limited reserve travel on parking brake lever

advise rear number plate replacement

advise slight oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2025 123,279 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 123,261 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 109,330 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 99,115 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2023 99,115 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 84,633 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 84,633 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2021 77,189 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 77,189 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 71,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 71,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 65,332 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 65,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 61,525 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 58,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 17 Jul 2017 58,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65 R14 C (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 9 Aug 2016 522,371 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)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 55,319 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 15 Jul 2015 51,441 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 51,441 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)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 46,981 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 41,585 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 41,585 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 36,286 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 36,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

spare tyre not suitable for road use cords exsposed in sidewall

Pass 2 Sep 2011 27,214 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 23,651 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 2 Oct 2009 19,116 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 19,116 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 12,713 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 OCC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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

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