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HY05 HLF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

134,811 mi
Last recorded134,811 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 HLF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 134,811 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 134,732 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Slight exhaust leak from rear joint

Pass 17 Aug 2022 128,453 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 121,945 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak around the gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 121,945 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak around the gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 114,411 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 114,411 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust system incomplete (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer broken away (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device insecure door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing severely perishing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 109,293 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 109,293 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

coolant level low

Pass 9 Aug 2018 101,182 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 101,182 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outside edge

Rear Uneven effort from handbrake

Pass 24 Aug 2017 95,085 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm and smooth on the outer edge

slight oil around the steering rack/pipe

Fail 24 Aug 2017 95,085 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid very weak (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid very weak (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm and smooth on the outer edge

slight oil around the steering rack/pipe

Pass 12 Jul 2016 86,699 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 86,699 miles

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

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

front wipers smeary

nearside rear indicator starting to show white light

slight bind on offside rear wheel

Pass 16 Jul 2015 77,264 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 77,264 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear indicators sarting to show white light

front pads appear low

handbrake lever has long travel

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre worn to 2mm and wearing on the edges

Pass 10 Jul 2014 69,186 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 64,193 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coolant fan not cutting in

Pass 15 Jul 2013 64,193 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coolant fan not cutting in

Pass 24 Jul 2012 61,016 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 57,891 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 50,095 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 45,600 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 35,726 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 24,923 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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HY05 HLF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HY05 HLF, 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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HY05 HLF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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