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HY05 HPA

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests37 (25 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate67.6%

Mileage

245,268 mi
Last recorded245,268 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 HPA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

25 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 245,268 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 245,267 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 244,421 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 244,420 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 243,474 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 243,543 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 242,167 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Fail 27 Jul 2023 242,165 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Pass 1 Aug 2022 240,980 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 240,971 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 239,666 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 237,690 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 237,660 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 235,432 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2019 235,431 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 228,287 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 5 May 2017 217,695 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

both rear brakes binding slightly

knock fromt steering under load (no play detected)

Fail 3 May 2017 217,692 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

both rear brakes binding slightly

knock fromt steering under load (no play detected)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 204,585 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower (2.4.G.2)

play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 21 Oct 2015 191,057 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 191,055 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 May 2015 181,604 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

small chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Oct 2014 165,112 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cut in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 7 May 2014 153,177 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 151,980 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre perished and on the legal limit

Pass 29 Oct 2013 138,113 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2013 138,042 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2013 124,604 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 109,995 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear and spare tyres perished

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 20 Apr 2012 97,280 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

damage to nearside door mirror cover

damp around power steering fluid resevoir

Pass 30 Apr 2011 67,285 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 51,581 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 41,107 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 30,085 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 25,328 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 23,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 23,291 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 HPA is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.6%.

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

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