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HJ55 LVT

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,790 mi
Last recorded89,790 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 LVT
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 89,790 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 89,784 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 89,088 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner quarter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 87,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 86,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 86,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 84,602 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 84,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 82,064 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 82,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 79,197 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, and Inner edge low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, and Outer edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 79,197 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, and Inner edge low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, and Outer edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 76,577 miles

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

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 11 Jan 2016 71,654 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 71,654 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 67,588 miles

front pads low?

wipers split ends

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 63,810 miles

front discs rusty

front pads low

Pass 13 Dec 2012 58,740 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 Dec 2011 54,208 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 50,705 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Some distortion to nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2010 50,705 miles

Some distortion to nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Aug 2009 44,822 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 44,822 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 36,622 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

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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HJ55 LVT is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HJ55 LVT, 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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HJ55 LVT is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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