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HT05 JOH

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,856 mi
Last recorded61,856 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 JOH
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2026 61,856 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 60,130 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 58,420 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 56,928 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 55,616 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 55,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 53,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished and wearing on inner edge (175/65R14C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear light unit slightly damaged

Nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

oil around engine

Fail 1 Jul 2021 53,405 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished and wearing on inner edge (175/65R14C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear light unit slightly damaged

Nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

oil around engine

Pass 17 Jul 2020 51,068 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 50,232 miles

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 26 Apr 2019 50,232 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2018 46,233 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 46,233 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 42,227 miles

Nearside tail light lens damaged

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 37,582 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 37,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 30,641 miles

small hole n/s/r lamp lens

Fail 1 Apr 2015 30,633 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

small hole n/s/r lamp lens

Pass 23 Apr 2014 24,168 miles

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear lence cracked but not showing white light

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 26 Apr 2013 19,377 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 19,377 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 17,777 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 15,734 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 13,941 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 11,120 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 8,514 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 JOH is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HT05 JOH, 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 JOH registered?

HT05 JOH is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is HT05 JOH safe to buy?

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