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HV55 PHO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Green Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,407 mi
Last recorded118,407 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 PHO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 118,407 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 118,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp missing 380 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 115,065 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 115,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 111,107 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 111,105 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 108,265 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 108,264 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 104,840 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 101,549 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 89,342 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 78,691 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 78,691 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2013 74,560 miles

offside front tyre starting to perish and inner edge worn

oil leaks

stone chip in front screen

Fail 7 Feb 2013 74,560 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front tyre starting to perish and inner edge worn

oil leaks

stone chip in front screen

Pass 6 Dec 2011 68,512 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 60,524 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 52,698 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 52,698 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

O/S & N/S front tyres heavily worn on edges.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 40,605 miles

rear exhaust box loose

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 PHO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HV55 PHO, 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 HV55 PHO registered?

HV55 PHO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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