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HW05 MHL

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

152,168 mi
Last recorded152,168 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 MHL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 152,168 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 136,578 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 119,709 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 113,558 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 107,589 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 105,733 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 105,551 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 100,756 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 95,191 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 91,439 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 84,473 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 78,049 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 70,704 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 63,996 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 56,363 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 49,290 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 42,543 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 34,406 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 34,364 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 27,409 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 26,316 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 MHL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 MHL, 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 MHL registered?

HW05 MHL is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 18 July 2005.

Is HW05 MHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW05 MHL shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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