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HW05 NEO

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,443 mi
Last recorded127,443 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 NEO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 127,443 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

bottom radiater hose has a leak

Fail 24 Jun 2019 127,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

bottom radiater hose has a leak

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 115,025 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 114,299 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 114,292 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 104,688 miles

Front brake discs worn/corroded

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges and perished/cracked

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Offside rear position lamp damaged

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Sep 2016 104,688 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake discs worn/corroded

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges and perished/cracked

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Offside rear position lamp damaged

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Sep 2015 96,230 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 96,230 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 89,376 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2014 89,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 82,310 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2013 82,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2012 75,158 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 66,191 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 51,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 51,812 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 39,575 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 26,084 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 26,082 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 NEO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HW05 NEO, 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 NEO registered?

HW05 NEO is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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