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HV55 WSZ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

82,618 mi
Last recorded82,618 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 82,618 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 82,614 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 81,605 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 81,586 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking underside (2.1.5 (a))

Front Service brake excessively binding x 2 (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached spring seat badly corroded & weak (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached spring seat badly corroded & weak (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2018 80,730 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 80,727 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 77,487 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 77,484 miles

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated x 2 (2.5.A.2)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating x 2 (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc small clip (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 74,180 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 74,176 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Power steering component(s) leaking pipe over axle (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 70,114 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 66,544 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 66,544 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 62,966 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2013 62,965 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2012 59,496 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 54,695 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 54,693 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 42,904 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2009 37,627 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 37,627 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 34,028 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 34,028 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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HV55 WSZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 WSZ, 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 WSZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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