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SC05 HGF

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,712 mi
Last recorded137,712 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 HGF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 137,712 miles

Corrosion to off side front outer sill, not within 30cm of any prescribed area

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 136,086 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

oil leaks

some steering, and suspension, bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate.

some surface rust on subframes, floor panels, steering ,suspension, and brake components.

Fail 9 Apr 2024 136,084 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn and missed shaped (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering column universal joint likely to become detached steering rack lower U/J (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

oil leaks

some steering, and suspension, bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate.

some surface rust on subframes, floor panels, steering ,suspension, and brake components.

Pass 17 Apr 2023 133,729 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 133,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 131,251 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 131,251 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 128,783 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 125,711 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jun 2017 125,638 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 116,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 116,762 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 110,637 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on outter edge

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2015 110,635 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Seat belt cover missing off drivers seat belt buckle but works ok

Fail 17 Jul 2014 103,891 miles

Indicater switch faulty has a random feel

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 103,891 miles

Indicater switch faulty has a random feel

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 98,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2012 93,361 miles

Slight engine oil leak from all turbo pipes

Fail 14 Jul 2011 88,390 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2011 88,390 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2010 83,527 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres worn low on the inner edges

Nearside front tyre valve trapped behind the wheel trim

Nearside windscreen wiper torn but still clearing the screen

Fail 19 Jul 2010 83,527 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres worn low on the inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre valve trapped behind the wheel trim

Nearside windscreen wiper torn but still clearing the screen

Pass 12 Jun 2009 77,927 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 67,615 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 67,615 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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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SC05 HGF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SC05 HGF, 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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SC05 HGF is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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