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HY05 HMK

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

207,708 mi
Last recorded207,708 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 HMK
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 207,708 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2019 183,127 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 183,125 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in middle section flange were it joins the rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 172,940 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 154,426 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 151,185 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 151,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 140,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing (4.1.E.1)

radiator leaking

Fail 23 Oct 2015 140,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing (4.1.E.1)

radiator leaking

Pass 13 Oct 2014 128,264 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint.

Fail 10 Oct 2014 128,264 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint.

Pass 3 Oct 2013 115,391 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear shocker bushers slightly perished

Fail 1 Oct 2013 115,391 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear shocker bushers slightly perished

Pass 25 Sep 2012 110,903 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 110,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 105,941 miles

both side repeaters faded

Fail 11 Aug 2011 105,940 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

both side repeaters faded

Fail 28 Jul 2011 105,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 88,828 miles

air bag lamp on

front index plate damaged

offside front tryre worn low

spare tyre flat

Pass 30 Jul 2009 74,544 miles

Battery insecure

Spare tyre defective

Fail 29 Jul 2009 74,544 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Jun 2008 39,940 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 39,940 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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HY05 HMK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 HMK, 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 HY05 HMK registered?

HY05 HMK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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