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HJ55 YWX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,486 mi
Last recorded121,486 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 YWX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 121,486 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 118,698 miles

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

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

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 17 Jun 2019 111,142 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 19 Jun 2018 104,658 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides have edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres worn lumpy on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 104,652 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides have edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Front both wipers deteriorated

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres worn lumpy on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 92,210 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 78,235 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 78,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 64,051 miles

Exhaust smoke emissions high

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 48,916 miles

front tyres wearing on outter edges

slight oil leak suspect turbo area

Fail 2 Jun 2014 48,904 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front tyres wearing on outter edges

slight oil leak suspect turbo area

Pass 12 Jun 2013 38,867 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 29,170 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 25,723 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 23,206 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 16,628 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 YWX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HJ55 YWX, 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 YWX registered?

HJ55 YWX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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