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HN55 BFL

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

146,082 mi
Last recorded146,082 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 BFL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 146,082 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 146,082 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 143,175 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 140,190 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 136,856 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 133,360 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 130,086 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 126,547 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 122,739 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front tyres wearing low on inner edges and nearside cracking in treads

rear tyres perished and cracking

Fail 18 Sep 2018 122,734 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front tyres wearing low on inner edges and nearside cracking in treads

rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 22 Sep 2017 118,670 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 114,398 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 107,589 miles

both front tyres are worn on the edges and are low on tread

Pass 9 Sep 2014 99,690 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 90,990 miles

n/s mirror slightly loose

Fail 25 Sep 2013 90,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

n/s mirror slightly loose

spare tyre perished and close to limit

Pass 25 Sep 2012 79,664 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre low and perished

Pass 16 Sep 2011 67,083 miles

engine cover is insecure

engine oil leaks

nail in the nearside rear tyre

nearside front shock absorber is starting to leak slightly

offside rear tyre is heavily perished

topped up oil with 1 ltr

Fail 16 Sep 2011 67,083 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine cover is insecure

engine oil leaks

nail in the nearside rear tyre

nearside front shock absorber is starting to leak slightly

offside rear tyre is heavily perished

Pass 10 Sep 2010 56,650 miles

both rear tyres are cracked and perished

engine oil leaks

nail in the nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2009 45,946 miles

Dip stick missing

Engine cover insecure

Fail 28 Sep 2009 45,946 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Dip stick missing

Engine cover insecure

Pass 30 Sep 2008 33,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres on the legal limit

front brake discs are very worn

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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HN55 BFL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White 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 HN55 BFL, 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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HN55 BFL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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