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HN05 OWV

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,133 mi
Last recorded203,133 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 OWV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 203,133 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 193,621 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 193,608 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 May 2017 179,261 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s/r 126kgf. o/s/r 181kgf. 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nearside rear (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 164,058 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner tread area

Pass 3 Jun 2015 146,003 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 145,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 120,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine oil leak

windscreen wipers deteriorating

Pass 28 Apr 2014 120,156 miles

engine oil leak

windscreen wipers deteriorating

Fail 24 Apr 2014 119,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 99,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2013 99,196 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2012 80,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front wipers split

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 11 Apr 2011 61,891 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 61,891 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

nearside front antiroll bar droplink has slight play

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 24 Apr 2010 41,435 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 34,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside wiper split

Pass 27 May 2008 25,560 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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HN05 OWV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OWV, 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 OWV registered?

HN05 OWV is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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