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HV55 VHD

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

274,194 mi
Last recorded274,194 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 VHD
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 274,194 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 274,194 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 268,044 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm and bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all tyres look to be under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 258,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on outer edge, remaining tread good (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim edge dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge going bald on inner edge, remaining tread good (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large stone chip driver side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 244,957 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

small stone chip drivers side windscreen

Pass 10 Sep 2018 230,338 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 217,660 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 217,660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 200,815 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 200,815 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 183,073 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 167,942 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 153,319 miles

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

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

rust forming on exhaust

Fail 12 Sep 2012 138,565 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

some wear to front discs

Pass 12 Sep 2012 138,565 miles

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

some wear to front discs

Pass 5 Sep 2011 121,941 miles

Oil leak

cuts in n/s/r tyre not deep enough to reach the cord

Pass 21 Sep 2010 106,518 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 88,291 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 69,893 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 69,893 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 VHD is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VHD, 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 VHD is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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