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PF05 HWE

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

170,862 mi
Last recorded170,862 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 HWE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2015 170,862 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2014 132,610 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 May 2014 132,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 94,134 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2012 87,157 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2011 81,308 miles

front nearside tyre worn inside edge

front number plate poor condition

slight play nearside steering rack

Fail 26 Mar 2011 81,231 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

front nearside tyre worn inside edge

front number plate poor condition

slight play nearside steering rack

Pass 17 Mar 2010 75,073 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front + rear tyres different sizes

front No. plate damaged

Fail 17 Mar 2010 75,072 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front + rear tyres different sizes

front No. plate damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2009 67,976 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 67,677 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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PF05 HWE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PF05 HWE, 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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PF05 HWE is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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