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HV05 YSW

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,987 mi
Last recorded94,987 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 94,987 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 94,987 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 88,579 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 88,576 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 82,255 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 79,843 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 76,353 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 76,353 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 73,344 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 71,530 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 67,359 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 63,867 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 61,952 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 58,571 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 May 2016 58,571 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 6 May 2015 56,541 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 55,535 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 55,528 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 52,447 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2012 45,974 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 35,342 miles

all 4 tyres starting to crack

Fail 13 May 2010 23,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2010 23,648 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 23,147 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 22,603 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 21,869 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 19,251 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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HV05 YSW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YSW, 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 HV05 YSW registered?

HV05 YSW is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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The MOT history for HV05 YSW shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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