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1281 MY

2006 Citroen Berlingo

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,853 mi
Last recorded104,853 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen Berlingo84,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1281 MY
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2026 104,853 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 101,029 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 98,854 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 97,380 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 94,211 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 92,640 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 90,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 86,407 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 82,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 78,562 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 73,399 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 67,964 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 61,622 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 54,768 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 47,276 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 39,230 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 33,149 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 25,856 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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1281 MY is a 2006 Citroen Berlingo in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2006 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 84,784 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 1281 MY, 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 20 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1281 MY registered?

1281 MY is a 2006 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 24 March 2006.

Is 1281 MY safe to buy?

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