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HV55 MFA

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,834 mi
Last recorded123,834 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 MFA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 123,834 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 119,029 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 119,024 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component deformed to the extent that steering is affected TRACK ROD BENT... (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 110,110 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 101,207 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2016 95,914 miles

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

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)

Fail 12 May 2016 95,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Pass 8 May 2015 85,841 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 May 2014 78,816 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 71,284 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack arm

Fail 1 May 2013 71,284 miles

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

slight play in n/s steering rack arm

Pass 8 Sep 2012 65,376 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 53,659 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 43,270 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing.

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

O/S door mirror casing slightly damaged.

Rear brakes squeek slightly on application.

Pass 19 Sep 2009 37,417 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 30,471 miles

cracking to both rear tyres

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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HV55 MFA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HV55 MFA, 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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HV55 MFA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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