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OY05 HBK

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

140,556 mi
Last recorded140,556 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 HBK
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 140,556 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 140,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 133,247 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Spare tyre pressure obviously low

Pass 14 Sep 2021 126,155 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

gear linkage worn

Pass 24 Sep 2020 121,849 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 116,463 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 116,463 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 109,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 109,315 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror back broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 104,005 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 103,885 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 97,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear wearing on edges 175/65/14/86txl

Fail 24 Oct 2016 97,915 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wearing on edges 175/65/14/86txl

Offside Front bald inside edge nearly through to canvass

Pass 2 Nov 2015 89,339 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)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 89,127 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated noisy (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 3 Nov 2014 79,443 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 79,127 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 74,712 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 74,708 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 70,984 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 66,348 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 60,870 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres starting to break up

Fail 25 Nov 2010 60,870 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres starting to break up

Pass 27 Nov 2009 50,475 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 45,239 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 45,239 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 35,833 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 35,828 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

rear tyres are of reinforced type 175/65r14c fron t tyres are of normal type 175/65hr14

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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OY05 HBK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 OY05 HBK, 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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OY05 HBK is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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