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HN05 DVU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

243,596 mi
Last recorded243,596 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 DVU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 243,596 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes to cylinders. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front spring and top mount are closer to inner turret than is usual. Steering operates normally but attention is recommended.

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to/from rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 236,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - from hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - from hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 225,793 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 214,948 miles

Steering rack gaiter has temporary repair and only just met requirements

Fail 17 Oct 2022 214,817 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 204,293 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 196,732 miles

Offside outer sill is starting to corrode.

Pass 10 Jun 2019 182,849 miles

Front inner brake pads are approximately 70% worn.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded to limit in two areas - replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember in front of fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 171,321 miles

All tyres have light cuts in their treads.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle frame is corroded - approaching limit.

Pass 4 Jul 2017 159,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear axle frame is corroded but not to excess.

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 147,001 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear axle frame is corroded but not to excess.

Pass 16 Jun 2015 134,279 miles

Rear axle mounting webbing is corroded but not to excess, protection recommended.

Rear indicators are fading to white.

Pass 23 Jun 2014 122,612 miles

o/s front tyre has a cut but not through to cords (replacement recommended)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 112,132 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 111,909 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Slight play in nearside rear trailing arm bearings.

Pass 15 Jun 2012 97,923 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 85,225 miles

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape (Replacement recommended)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 71,716 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 7 Jun 2010 71,716 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 58,980 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 45,162 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 45,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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HN05 DVU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HN05 DVU, 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 HN05 DVU registered?

HN05 DVU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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