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L33 HCX

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

92,122 mi
Last recorded92,122 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 HCX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 92,122 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 92,030 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Spring not connected. (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Slight play front anti rollbar links.

n/s handbrake low.

Pass 17 Oct 2024 87,139 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 87,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust centre joint loose.

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 82,424 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear service brake readings low.

n/s/r body side panel corroded and holed, not structural.

Fail 23 Jan 2024 82,317 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Spring not connected. (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Steering system fouling Strut top fouling inner wing. (2.1.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear service brake readings low.

n/s/r body side panel corroded and holed, not structural.

Pass 9 Feb 2023 76,814 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 85,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 70,814 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 70,602 miles

Offside Outer mirror housing damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded at joint

Pass 3 Mar 2020 69,545 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 65,940 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 65,939 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 61,745 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges and close to limit

Fail 6 Mar 2018 61,744 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges and close to limit

Pass 6 Mar 2017 58,299 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 54,015 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 48,634 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

heavy corrossion on exhaust centre pipe

Fail 9 Mar 2015 48,630 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

heavy corrossion on exhaust centre pipe

Pass 10 Mar 2014 44,232 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Mar 2014 44,230 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2013 38,398 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

corrossion on exhaust system

Pass 9 Mar 2012 33,631 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 28,555 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 23,770 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 18,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 18,811 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 13,964 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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L33 HCX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 L33 HCX, 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 L33 HCX registered?

L33 HCX is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for L33 HCX shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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