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HJ55 LWY

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

194,877 mi
Last recorded194,877 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 194,877 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (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))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 182,689 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 181,650 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 181,309 miles

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

Surface corrosion on rear axle

Surface corrosion to offside rear rigid brake pipe

Fail 22 Aug 2023 181,305 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Surface corrosion on rear axle

Surface corrosion to offside rear rigid brake pipe

Pass 17 Aug 2022 174,669 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 168,141 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

front discs worn

Pass 17 Aug 2020 162,836 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 158,440 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 150,754 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 140,958 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 131,317 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 120,282 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 109,287 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 97,229 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 86,510 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 75,751 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 75,751 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 66,186 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 54,182 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 39,196 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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HJ55 LWY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 HJ55 LWY, 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 HJ55 LWY registered?

HJ55 LWY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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