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HN05 ESY

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

225,516 mi
Last recorded225,516 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 ESY
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 225,516 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 221,489 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 221,489 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 219,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 102,491 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [front to rear]. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust weak.

Rear towbar corroded.

engine oil leak.

Pass 16 Feb 2022 102,473 miles

eml light on before legal year

engine oil leak

rear exhaust box rusting

rear suspension rusted

Fail 3 Feb 2022 102,472 miles

Direction indicator not working o/s/side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering system excessively rough steering stiff pos u/j (2.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high n/s/dip beam (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high o/s dip beam (4.1.2 (a))

eml light on before legal year

engine oil leak

rear exhaust box rusting

rear suspension rusted

Pass 17 Dec 2020 98,290 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 94,396 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished on sidewall.

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

spare wheel not fitted.

Pass 7 Jun 2017 91,953 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 89,418 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2016 89,418 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 84,621 miles

front discs rusted and lipped inner faces

Fail 6 May 2015 84,619 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

front discs rusted and lipped inner faces

Pass 30 Apr 2014 83,435 miles

front disc inner faces rusted and lipped

Fail 30 Apr 2014 83,435 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

front disc inner faces rusted and lipped

Pass 17 Apr 2013 78,965 miles

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 10 Apr 2012 72,914 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 71,842 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 59,989 miles

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge and age cracking

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Feb 2010 48,761 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

wet conditions

Pass 10 Feb 2009 38,618 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 30,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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HN05 ESY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HN05 ESY, 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 ESY registered?

HN05 ESY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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