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HG55 VTW

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

81,465 mi
Last recorded81,465 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 VTW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 81,465 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective hard pedal (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

front disc brakes corroded

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

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

lower steering u/j bolt not fitted correctly !!!!!!

Pass 19 May 2025 77,181 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2025 77,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 73,858 miles

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

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable Stiff in operation (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 73,852 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable Stiff in operation (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 69,641 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 65,319 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 61,663 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 60,431 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 60,424 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 57,698 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 54,762 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 51,719 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 51,719 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 48,566 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 45,249 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 42,067 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 38,935 miles

both rear tyres inner and outer side walls starting to perish

Pass 26 Nov 2011 34,997 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 29,737 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 24,621 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 18,576 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 18,576 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 VTW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 HG55 VTW, 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 VTW registered?

HG55 VTW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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The MOT history for HG55 VTW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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