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HT05 XRC

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

76,445 mi
Last recorded76,445 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 XRC
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 76,445 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 70,066 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 62,822 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 62,473 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 62,164 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 60,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 60,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 56,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 53,273 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 49,904 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 47,119 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 43,542 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 38,924 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 35,129 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 30,775 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 27,070 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 22,939 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 18,256 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 13,671 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 XRC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue 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 XRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HT05 XRC registered?

HT05 XRC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 20 August 2005.

Is HT05 XRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT05 XRC shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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