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HN55 BYR

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

145,942 mi
Last recorded145,942 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 May 2019 145,942 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leak (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged excessively bent where it joins to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system in to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 139,371 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 4 May 2018 139,370 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 5 Jan 2017 133,606 miles

fuel filler cap

high viz brake lights

Fail 3 Jan 2017 133,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

fuel filler cap

high viz brake lights

Pass 6 Jan 2016 124,532 miles

Rear seats fitted to van, seat belts tested but unable to check mounting points due to paneling

front brake discs badly corroded and worn

nearside front suspension arm, rear bush worn

offside rear tyre badly perished

Fail 5 Jan 2016 124,532 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear seats fitted to van, seat belts tested but unable to check mounting points due to paneling

front brake discs badly corroded and worn

offside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 21 Mar 2014 113,213 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 113,213 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 110,995 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 106,598 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 96,514 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 96,514 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 83,018 miles

air bag loght on

chip in front screen

engine oil low

o/s/f wing damaged

Fail 14 Oct 2010 83,018 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

air bag loght on

chip in front screen

engine oil low

o/s/f wing damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2009 68,521 miles

airbag light on

oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2009 68,521 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

airbag light on

oil leak

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 BYR is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 BYR, 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 BYR is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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