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RA05 HYT

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

126,063 mi
Last recorded126,063 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 HYT
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 126,063 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

tow bar corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2025 126,063 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

tow bar corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2023 124,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 121,400 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 114,434 miles

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

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

corrosion to both rear suspension arms

Pass 15 Dec 2020 110,706 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 105,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 98,589 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 91,964 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 91,964 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 84,361 miles

chip in windscreen

noise from brakes when applied

Pass 16 Jun 2015 75,264 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 64,644 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 51,004 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 45,862 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 45,853 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre edge wear

Pass 11 Jun 2011 40,957 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 34,056 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 29,285 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 22,526 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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RA05 HYT is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RA05 HYT, 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 RA05 HYT registered?

RA05 HYT is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 4 June 2005.

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