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MW05 HZC

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

50,768 mi
Last recorded50,768 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 HZC
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 50,768 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 49,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre cracking on sidewall but not deep enough to see cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2025 49,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre cracking on sidewall but not deep enough to see cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 49,580 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 49,318 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 30 May 2023 48,738 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 48,736 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 47,925 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 46,847 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 46,847 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 46,266 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 44,481 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 44,481 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 42,134 miles

Rear exhaust tail pipe has slight corrosion

Fail 5 Jun 2018 42,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust tail pipe has slight corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2017 39,973 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 39,973 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 37,172 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 34,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 31,528 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 28,916 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 26,595 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 22,280 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 19,311 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 15,716 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 12,120 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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MW05 HZC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MW05 HZC, 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 MW05 HZC registered?

MW05 HZC is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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