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HS05 PWJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

263,659 mi
Last recorded263,659 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS05 PWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 263,659 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer door handle sticky

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside washer weak

Offside Front bumper/towing hitch/wing/door damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside drive shaft centre bearing slight noise

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

clutch pedal sticking

Pass 10 Dec 2024 260,566 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer door handle sticky

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front bumper/towing hitch /wing and door damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside drive shaft centre bearing slightly noisy

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working has 4 bulbs not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

clutch pedal sticking

Fail 10 Dec 2024 260,562 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer door handle sticky

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front bumper/towing hitch /wing and door damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside drive shaft centre bearing slightly noisy

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working has 4 bulbs not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

clutch pedal sticking

Fail 21 Nov 2024 260,544 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low *BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS AIM TOO LOW* (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn *WISHBONE REAR BUSH WORN* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn *WISHBONE REAR BUSH WORN* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

*SERVICE LIGHT ON DASH*

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 259,065 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 259,065 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 258,201 miles

O/S AND N/S FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES BADLY WORN

headlamp aims low

n/s miiror damaged

Fail 28 Nov 2022 258,100 miles

Emissions not tested MAJOR LEAK AT REAR (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

O/S AND N/S FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES BADLY WORN

headlamp aims low

n/s miiror damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2021 240,628 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 240,625 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 223,289 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 223,289 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 208,756 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 208,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 188,938 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 165,293 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s door mirror slightly damage

rear exhaust box rusty and slightly leak

Fail 16 Nov 2017 165,109 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s door mirror slightly damage

rear exhaust box rusty and slightly leak

Pass 28 Nov 2016 142,036 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 142,036 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 118,113 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 118,113 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 97,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wheel trims fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Nov 2013 77,989 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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HS05 PWJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 HS05 PWJ, 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 HS05 PWJ registered?

HS05 PWJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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