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HW05 KGK

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

120,265 mi
Last recorded120,265 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 KGK
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 120,265 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack ram (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 118,253 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 118,234 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 115,763 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside washer not working but still providing enough water

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Wheel trims fitted to both rears at time of test

Fail 26 Feb 2024 115,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside washer not working but still providing enough water

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Wheel trims fitted to both rears at time of test

Pass 16 Feb 2023 115,681 miles

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

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

Nearside washer not working but still providing enough water

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Wheel trims fitted to both rears at time of test

Pass 7 Feb 2022 114,514 miles

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

Nearside washer not working but still providing enough water

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 111,933 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 111,914 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 108,356 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 102,162 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 102,162 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 95,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 89,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 79,613 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 70,970 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 61,739 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 61,739 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 53,356 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 44,578 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

osr tyre perishing due to age. front tyres low on tread on the edge

Fail 1 Feb 2012 44,578 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

osr tyre perishing due to age. front tyres low on tread on the edge

Pass 11 Feb 2011 35,512 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 35,512 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 27,962 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 21,588 miles

Front wipers are starting to split

Nearside rear tyre has two small deep cut in tread

Fail 2 Mar 2009 21,588 miles

Front wipers are starting to split

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

Nearside rear tyre has two small deep cut in tread

Pass 17 Mar 2008 17,214 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 KGK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 KGK, 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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HW05 KGK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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