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HG55 OCE

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

162,392 mi
Last recorded162,392 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 162,392 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering column deformed but serviceable steering column has slight wear in shaft (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 162,392 miles

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

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 154,892 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

damage to windscreen

oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2021 154,888 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective ()

damage to windscreen

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2019 153,804 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view bottom corner small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

bonnet release lever adrift not fixed

spare tyre flat

Fail 1 Jul 2019 153,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working washers topped up (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view bottom corner small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

bonnet release lever adrift not fixed

spare tyre flat

Pass 25 May 2018 148,467 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 143,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

exhaust tail pipe is corroded

offside and nearside front lower ball joint boots are in poor condition

slight oil leak

windscreen is cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2016 127,954 miles

Windsccreen cracked n/s

Pass 21 Mar 2015 107,782 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre shows signs of repair to outer sidewall

windscreen damaged - not seriously affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 21 Mar 2015 107,782 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre shows signs of repair to outer sidewall

windscreen damaged - not seriously affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 15 Mar 2014 93,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

windscreen has damage to nearside - not seriously affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 15 Mar 2014 93,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

windscreen has damage to nearside - not seriously affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 15 Mar 2013 79,400 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2012 60,699 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 58,196 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)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 55,461 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2010 55,460 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 52,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 OCE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OCE, 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 OCE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 5 November 2005.

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