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HJ05 XWX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,672 mi
Last recorded138,672 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 XWX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 138,672 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 138,672 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 129,720 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 129,720 miles

Emissions not tested abnormal engine sound (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 125,209 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Mar 2020 125,207 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Mar 2019 113,795 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

spare tyre flat

Fail 4 Mar 2019 113,795 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 7 Mar 2018 107,021 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 107,021 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 100,465 miles

rear exhaust corroded, secure

Pass 3 Mar 2016 93,938 miles

drivers seatbelt fraying slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2015 84,756 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 78,159 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 70,809 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 63,310 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 55,022 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 45,476 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 37,365 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 37,365 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 28,806 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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HJ05 XWX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 HJ05 XWX, 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 HJ05 XWX registered?

HJ05 XWX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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