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PK05 HFU

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

165,545 mi
Last recorded165,545 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 HFU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 165,545 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 162,667 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of both wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 158,091 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush's of both wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 152,425 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 143,247 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 137,990 miles

indicator stalk slightly loose but operating properly

Fail 25 Jul 2020 137,988 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs pitted

indicator stalk slightly loose but operating properly

Pass 25 Jul 2019 130,174 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

front brake pads worn

oil leak

play in both front track rod ends

various parts and places corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2019 130,174 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

play in both front track rod ends

various parts and places corroded

front brake discs wearing thin

front brake pads worn

Pass 4 Sep 2018 122,674 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2018 122,674 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2017 114,525 miles

various parts and places corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2017 114,524 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

various parts and places corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2016 105,191 miles

p/a front susp arms rear bushes

Pass 26 Mar 2015 92,565 miles

Both front bottom arm rear bushes slightly deteriated

N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 26 Mar 2015 92,565 miles

Nearside 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front bottom arm rear bushes slightly deteriated

N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 26 Apr 2014 84,570 miles

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

O/S/F tyre slightly worn inside edge

O/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 24 Apr 2014 84,570 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

O/S/F tyre slightly worn inside edge

O/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 23 Apr 2013 74,869 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 66,485 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 54,804 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 45,881 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 45,881 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear wheel slightly flat side wall in poor condition

Pass 24 Mar 2009 36,714 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 27,284 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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PK05 HFU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 PK05 HFU, 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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PK05 HFU is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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