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VA05 HSG

2005 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,063 mi
Last recorded137,063 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 HSG
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 137,063 miles

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Central Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Steering system lightly rubbing Both upper spring mounts/springs. (2.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 137,060 miles

Central Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Bolt loose. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Central Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Steering system lightly rubbing Both upper spring mounts/springs. (2.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 130,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 May 2021 130,941 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2020 124,391 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2020 124,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust back box corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 119,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2019 119,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 113,297 miles

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 105,412 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 May 2017 105,411 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 99,953 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear pale (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' several small chips (8.3.1a)

engine cover & undertrrays hiding some components

Pass 4 Aug 2015 94,616 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 89,217 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 81,997 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 75,814 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Aug 2012 75,814 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 30 Aug 2011 68,278 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 68,278 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 60,936 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 60,935 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 53,484 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 53,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 46,488 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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VA05 HSG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VA05 HSG, 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 VA05 HSG registered?

VA05 HSG is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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