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HY05 HVC

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

181,576 mi
Last recorded181,576 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 181,576 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 168,069 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 168,062 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 157,210 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 157,094 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 146,159 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 146,159 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 131,382 miles

drivers' door mirror glass loose (poor view to rear)

front brake discs worn + scored

indicator side repeaters faded

number plate lamps dim

only just passed smoke test

rear number plate loose

service indicator on

various oil leaks

Fail 27 Apr 2011 131,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

25% FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE (MAXIMUM ALLOWED)

drivers' door mirror glass loose (poor view to rear)

front brake discs worn + scored

indicator side repeaters faded

number plate lamps dim

only just passed smoke test

rear number plate loose

service indicator on

various oil leaks

Pass 30 Apr 2010 113,838 miles

brake pedal anti slip worn

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre pressure low

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber bushes perished

oil filter corroded

screen chipped

Fail 29 Apr 2010 113,838 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

brake pedal anti slip worn

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre pressure low

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber bushes perished

oil filter corroded

screen chipped

Pass 24 Apr 2009 93,655 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 93,655 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 79,386 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 79,386 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 HVC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 HVC, 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 HVC registered?

HY05 HVC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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