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HW55 FFB

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

118,410 mi
Last recorded118,410 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 FFB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 118,410 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2024 118,372 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2023 117,145 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs pitted, pads 6mm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil around engine

Underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2022 116,630 miles

Oil around turbo housing

Underside generally corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2021 114,863 miles

Oil around engine and gearbox

exhaust strap corroded but solid

Pass 27 Aug 2020 107,925 miles

Rear Exhaust band deteriorating.

Pass 30 Aug 2019 97,129 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil around engine

Pass 3 Sep 2018 82,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges worn down to 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn the inner edge down to 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges worn down to 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn the inner edge down to 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 70,314 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 61,388 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 50,388 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 50,388 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 43,875 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 43,875 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 40,477 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)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 40,477 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 35,962 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 32,436 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 28,941 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 24,473 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 20,389 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 19,599 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 19,599 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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HW55 FFB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HW55 FFB, 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 HW55 FFB registered?

HW55 FFB is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for HW55 FFB shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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