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HV55 XPS

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

146,927 mi
Last recorded146,927 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 XPS
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2025 146,927 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box baffles gone

Pass 9 May 2024 139,024 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 139,022 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 126,343 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

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

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 10 May 2023 126,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

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

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 13 May 2022 115,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

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

high level stop lamp not working

windscreen wipers could be better

Fail 3 Mar 2022 115,788 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault front right abs sensor is fouling abs ring (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

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

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

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 3 Mar 2021 103,467 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases fractured (6.1.2 (a))

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 18 Feb 2021 103,421 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases fractured (6.1.2 (a))

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 17 Feb 2020 93,588 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play + dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 17 Feb 2020 93,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt does not secure (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play + dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 22 Feb 2019 80,281 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust rattles

Fail 14 Feb 2019 80,066 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working + affects position lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rattles

Pass 21 Feb 2018 68,009 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 59,459 miles

Both wiper blades deteriorated

One rear exhaust rubber mount broken

Fail 14 Feb 2017 59,458 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both wiper blades deteriorated

One rear exhaust rubber mount broken

Pass 23 Feb 2016 51,994 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 42,353 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Aug 2014 42,353 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Aug 2013 33,669 miles

centre stop lamp not connected

Fail 8 Aug 2013 33,669 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 26,822 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 20,221 miles

high level stop light inop

n/s/r platic inner arch loose

rear chassis and rear panel damaged

unable to test rear seat belts

Fail 1 Aug 2011 20,221 miles

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

high level stop light inop

n/s/r platic inner arch loose

rear chassis and rear panel damaged

unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 9 Sep 2010 17,910 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2009 14,177 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2008 10,227 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 XPS is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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

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