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HY05 HNJ

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

87,716 mi
Last recorded87,716 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 HNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 87,716 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 25 Feb 2026 87,716 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 21 Feb 2025 86,346 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 20 Feb 2025 86,346 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high level brake light more the 50% not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative suspension max out onto bump stop (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative suspension max out onto bump stops (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 Feb 2024 83,778 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 83,778 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 81,876 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 Feb 2022 77,740 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 74,089 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 19 Feb 2021 74,089 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 13 Feb 2020 72,066 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 12 Jul 2018 68,712 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2016 65,054 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 65,054 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 60,322 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 60,322 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 54,911 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 48,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 45,419 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 38,708 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 38,708 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 32,819 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 32,819 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 26,917 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 21,364 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 HNJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HNJ, 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 HNJ registered?

HY05 HNJ is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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