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HW05 KFZ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,890 mi
Last recorded73,890 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 KFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 73,890 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 28 Apr 2025 73,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/70/14 88t xl (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 29 Apr 2024 65,803 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 65,803 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 64% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 59,575 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 50,119 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 48,427 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 48,044 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 46,910 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 46,910 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 46,052 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 45,171 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 45,171 miles

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

Both rear tyres showing sidewall age detterioration

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 44,232 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 42,687 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 42,687 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 40,578 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 40,578 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 38,710 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 36,407 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 33,573 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 29,526 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 23,324 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 16,780 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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HW05 KFZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 HW05 KFZ, 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 HW05 KFZ registered?

HW05 KFZ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is HW05 KFZ safe to buy?

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