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HN55 BYP

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

59,963 mi
Last recorded59,963 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 BYP
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 59,963 miles

Corroded at rear

Fail 24 Jan 2025 59,963 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Corroded at rear

Pass 26 Jan 2024 59,645 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 59,645 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 59,214 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 59,213 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 58,542 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 58,542 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre/rear (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag lamp (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 56,364 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 56,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 55,598 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 55,597 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rears worn badly on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 50,366 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 50,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fault (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175-65-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on inner shoulder. NEEDS REPLACING (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 43,300 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Load space wood lined obscuring some prescribed areas

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 43,300 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Load space wood lined obscuring some prescribed areas

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 33,814 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Front & rear registration plates stuck onto different numbered plates

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 33,796 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe split after joint (7.1.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Front & rear registration plates stuck onto different numbered plates

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 16,361 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts on tread

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 16,350 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts on tread

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 2,019 miles

Engine mountings soft

Light corrosion to suspension sub frames and components

Light misting of oil n/s/f shock absorber

Small chips on windscreen

Some corrosion to all brake hose ferules

Some deterioration to both front suspension arm bushes

Some service wear to frnt brake discs and pads

Some uneven wear to o/s/r tyre

Fail 20 Jun 2014 2,019 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine mountings soft

Light corrosion to suspension sub frames and components

Light misting of oil n/s/f shock absorber

Small chips on windscreen

Some corrosion to all brake hose ferules

Some deterioration to both front suspension arm bushes

Some service wear to frnt brake discs and pads

Some uneven wear to o/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2013 95,708 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 85,466 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 65,471 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight wear both front brake discs inner face

Pass 6 Jan 2011 57,086 miles

Spoare tyre is not commercial rated and shoulb be considered as a temporary spare tyre only

Fail 6 Jan 2011 57,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

spare tyre and offside front tyre are not correctly rated for commercial vehicle

Pass 23 Dec 2009 49,896 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 47,124 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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HN55 BYP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 HN55 BYP, 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 BYP is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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