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HK05 TZJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,467 mi
Last recorded145,467 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 TZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 145,467 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 144,744 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 142,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 140,413 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 138,493 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 138,493 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 135,982 miles

Rear brakes noisy

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Jun 2019 131,038 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 131,038 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth pedal rubber worn through (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 126,668 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 122,550 miles

Front n/s and o/s tyres worn on outside edges

Pass 7 Jun 2016 116,727 miles

coolant leaking thermostat housing area

Pass 2 Jun 2015 109,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2015 109,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 100,554 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil overfull

Pass 29 May 2013 86,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight coolant seepage around thermostat area

Fail 29 May 2013 86,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight coolant seepage around thermostat area

Pass 28 May 2012 72,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s rear 185/65/15 tyres perished and worn on inside edges

n/s front tyre worn heavily on outside edge

n/s rear tyre wall cut but cords not exposed

wheel trims fitted,wheel bolts not checked

Pass 1 Jun 2011 56,697 miles

front brake discs worn

unable to check wheel bolts, wheel trims fitted

Pass 26 May 2010 46,034 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 46,034 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2009 35,033 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 24,395 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 24,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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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HK05 TZJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HK05 TZJ, 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 HK05 TZJ registered?

HK05 TZJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 14 June 2005.

Is HK05 TZJ safe to buy?

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