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LY05 HNR

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

70,752 mi
Last recorded70,752 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 HNR
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 70,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front coil spring not seated correctly

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 65,500 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/f coil spring incorrectly seated

Pass 30 Jul 2024 59,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring not seated correctly

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 59,926 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp To side lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre wall ageing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring not seated correctly

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 53,412 miles

Front Radiator hose damaged

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 53,412 miles

Front Radiator hose damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 48,690 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished & cracking. 185/65x15 88h (2010) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 48,690 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished & cracking. 185/65x15 88h (2010) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 39,931 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear filler to fuel tank hose perished & cracking. Recommend replacement.

Pass 22 Jul 2020 39,552 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 39,552 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 38,885 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 37,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 36,704 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 35,478 miles

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

engine under guards fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 30 Jul 2015 34,185 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 33,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2014 33,013 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 31,995 miles

front brake discs appear worn

spare tyre deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2012 30,072 miles

both front tyres deteriorated

front wiper blades torn slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2011 28,466 miles

nearside rear and nearside front tyres perished

Pass 23 Jul 2010 25,056 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2009 20,422 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 17,084 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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LY05 HNR is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LY05 HNR, 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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LY05 HNR is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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