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HV05 TWK

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

104,461 mi
Last recorded104,461 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 TWK
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 104,461 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 104,454 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 104,438 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 103,193 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 101,347 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 101,317 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened rear suspension sitting on bump stops (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 98,013 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 98,011 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 94,914 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF + NSF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 90,004 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 86,619 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

engine covers fitted at time of test

wheel covers fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Jul 2017 83,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak under bonnet

advise non component rear axle support springs missing

Fail 21 Jul 2017 83,188 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak under bonnet

advise non component rear axle support springs missing

Pass 21 Jul 2016 80,633 miles

Nearside Front strut top bearing rough when rotated.

Offside Front strut top bearing rough when rotated.

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2016 80,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front strut top bearing rough when rotated.

Offside Front Tyre sidewall cracked but not exposing cords.

Offside Front strut top bearing rough when rotated.

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2015 77,251 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 74,360 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 74,343 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 66,972 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 63,469 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 59,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs pitted

Fail 10 Jan 2011 58,998 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs pitted

Pass 9 Dec 2009 50,899 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 45,627 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wiper blades

Pass 3 Mar 2008 38,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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HV05 TWK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HV05 TWK, 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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HV05 TWK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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