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HJ05 YWO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

127,771 mi
Last recorded127,771 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 127,771 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 107,427 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 107,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 91,990 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle mount corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle mount corroded

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

Offside 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))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 80,628 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 80,628 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/15 88h nail in (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 72,477 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2021 72,477 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 65,998 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 65,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 58,843 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 58,842 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 49,639 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 49,639 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

hand brake warning light on

Pass 12 Dec 2017 40,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And wearing smooth on inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 30,522 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 30,522 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 27,578 miles

o\s\frt tyre perished in tread o\s\rr tyre perished in tread n\s\rr tyre perished in tread

Pass 20 Oct 2014 25,546 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 24,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 22,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 20,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2011 19,291 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 16,853 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 14,184 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 12,365 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 YWO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YWO, 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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HJ05 YWO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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