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HW05 KWL

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

67,263 mi
Last recorded67,263 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 KWL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 67,263 miles

Front tyres both wearing on outer shoulders

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 63,653 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 63,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 60,002 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer on joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slight pulse with indicators (4.2.3 (c))

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

damp around steering damper

drivers seat fore and aft movement stiff

Fail 11 Apr 2024 59,959 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

damp around steering damper

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer on joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slight pulse with indicators (4.2.3 (c))

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

drivers seat fore and aft movement stiff

Pass 14 Mar 2023 56,704 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 54,061 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 51,867 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 51,812 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 50,200 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 13 Mar 2019 48,842 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre perished

Pass 8 Mar 2018 47,468 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 8 Mar 2018 47,468 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 1 Mar 2017 44,383 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 41,565 miles

Nearside Front driveshaft oil seal misted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front seat runners worn beyond service standard

Fail 2 Mar 2016 41,565 miles

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

Nearside Front driveshaft oil seal misted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front seat runners worn beyond service standard

Pass 11 Mar 2015 39,360 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Mar 2014 38,084 miles

slight play osf inner rack ball end

Pass 7 Mar 2013 35,955 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 34,164 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011
Pass 10 Mar 2010 26,246 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 26,246 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 20,556 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 15,396 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 KWL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KWL, 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 KWL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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