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HT05 HWE

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

57,105 mi
Last recorded57,105 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 HWE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 57,105 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2025 57,103 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 45,231 miles

surface corrosion to all suspension

Pass 31 Oct 2023 44,540 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 44,162 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 44,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 13 Nov 2020 43,441 miles

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

Offside front wiper blade deteriorated but still clearing screen

Rear number plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Pass 2 Jul 2019 41,757 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front brake discs corroded

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread

o/s/r tyre deep cut in tread

Pass 26 Jul 2018 39,963 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 37,236 miles

deep cut in o/s/r tyre tread

front brake discs corroded

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2016 34,678 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 30,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly corroded and waisted

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 23 Jun 2014 28,490 miles

front tyres wearing unevenly

tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 2 Jul 2013 25,795 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 23,340 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 19,849 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 16,962 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

stone stuck in brake caliper rubbing on disc

Pass 23 Jul 2009 14,726 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 11,919 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 HWE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 HWE, 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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HT05 HWE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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