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HW54 HYU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

89,720 mi
Last recorded89,720 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW54 HYU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 89,720 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 89,720 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 87,273 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 84,930 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front outer door handle sticking

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Rear spare wheel loose in carrier but not likely to fall

Rear vehicle presented with rear seats down and dog guard fitted behind front seats, preventing full inspection of all rear belts

Pass 17 Sep 2020 82,274 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 82,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 77,754 miles

Clutch pedal heavy in operation

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged all outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 77,754 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear "P" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Clutch pedal heavy in operation

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged all outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 73,101 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear sliding door stiff in operation

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 73,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear sliding door stiff in operation

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 68,645 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 68,645 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 63,823 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 63,823 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 59,983 miles

Off side front tyre worn and has various cut to the side wall and tread (cords not exposed)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 59,983 miles

Off side front tyre worn and has various cut to the side wall and tread (cords not exposed)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 54,681 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 54,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 48,280 miles

Couldnt carry out inspection of rear seats.

Horn not at maximum potential but can still be heard.

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F wing mirror loose.

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 45,620 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 43,884 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 39,437 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 36,752 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 32,490 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 32,490 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 24 Jan 2008 22,038 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 22,038 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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HW54 HYU 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 63%.

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 HW54 HYU, 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 HW54 HYU registered?

HW54 HYU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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