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HT05 EFO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

55,545 mi
Last recorded55,545 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 EFO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 55,545 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 50,335 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 47,068 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 47,068 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 41,723 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 41,723 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both jets (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 38,468 miles

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

Offside Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 38,468 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 36,457 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 34,384 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Dec 2018 31,710 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both side (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 28,780 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Jan 2018 28,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Jan 2017 26,448 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished 185/65r15

Pass 4 Jan 2016 24,053 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 21,689 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 20,081 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 19,136 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 17,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front wiper blade has started to deteriorate

Offside front and both rear tyres perishing - replacement recommended

Pass 12 Jan 2011 15,398 miles

N/S/R Seat belt not fully checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2010 13,290 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 9,484 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 7,794 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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HT05 EFO 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 82.6%.

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 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 HT05 EFO, 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 HT05 EFO registered?

HT05 EFO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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