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HY05 HNE

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

51,702 mi
Last recorded51,702 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 51,702 miles

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

general components corroded.

underbody covered with underseal

Fail 27 May 2026 51,698 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

general components corroded.

underbody covered with underseal

Pass 26 Jun 2025 47,132 miles

General component corrosion

Underbody covered in underseal

Fail 13 Jun 2025 47,132 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

General component corrosion

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Underbody covered in underseal

Pass 25 Apr 2025 47,052 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 45,738 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 44,524 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 43,416 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 41,669 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 41,392 miles

Rear axel/ Torsion bars corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2020 40,094 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear torsion bars surface corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2019 38,875 miles

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2018 36,242 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 33,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 31,157 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 31,157 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 27,746 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 24,377 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 20,245 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 20,245 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 19,700 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 22 Aug 2011 19,031 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 17,357 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 17,356 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f - o/s/f tyres deteriorated on side walls

Pass 9 Feb 2010 17,198 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 17,198 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 16,374 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 14,286 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 HNE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HY05 HNE, 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 HNE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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