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HY05 VDM

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,085 mi
Last recorded135,085 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 VDM
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 135,085 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 126,156 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 119,360 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 119,296 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 111,318 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 98,008 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 81,931 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 81,931 miles

Nearside 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 8 Sep 2016 67,831 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 64,824 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 60,866 miles

both front both side repeater and n/s/r indicator bulbs slightly faded

Fail 23 Feb 2015 60,866 miles

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

both front both side repeater and n/s/r indicator bulbs slightly faded

tyre tread depths n/s/f 3mm o/s/f 4mm n/s/r 5mm o/s/r 6mm 185/65R15 88H

Pass 18 Feb 2014 57,329 miles

tread depths: n/s/f on 4mm, o/s/f on 4.5mm, n/s/r on 5mm, o/s/r on 6mm.

tyre size: 185/65/15 88H.

Pass 12 Feb 2013 54,369 miles

tread depths: both front on 5mm, n/s/r on 5mm, o/s/r on 6mm.

tyre size: 185/65/15 88H.

Fail 12 Feb 2013 54,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

tread depths: both front on 5mm, n/s/r on 5mm, o/s/r on 6mm.

tyre size: 185/65/15 88H.

Pass 22 Feb 2012 52,409 miles

tyre tread depths n/s/f 5.5mm o/s/f 6mm n/s/r 5mm o/s/r 6mm 185/65r15 88h

Pass 21 Feb 2011 51,192 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 50,095 miles

tread depths: both front on 6mm, n/s/r on 5mm, o/s/r on 6mm.

tyre size: 185/65/15 88h.

Pass 12 Feb 2009 48,245 miles

slight judder rear brakes

tyre tread depths both front 7.0mm n/s/r 6.0mm o/s/r 7.5mm 185/65r15h

Fail 11 Feb 2009 48,245 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight judder rear brakes

tyre tread depths both front 7.0mm n/s/r 6.0mm o/s/r 7.5mm 185/65r15h

Fail 19 Feb 2008 46,864 miles

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

dent in n/s/f wing

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

tyre dephs o/s/f2mm n/s/f4mm o/s/r8mm n/s/r7mm

tyre size 185/65 15

Pass 19 Feb 2008 46,864 miles

dent in n/s/f wing

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

tyre dephs o/s/f2mm n/s/f4mm o/s/r8mm n/s/r7mm

tyre size 185/65 15

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 VDM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VDM, 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 VDM registered?

HY05 VDM is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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