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AE56 BWL

2006 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

73,377 mi
Last recorded73,377 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen Berlingo84,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 BWL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 73,377 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 73,373 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 71,138 miles

Nearside sill damaged

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 68,697 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 61,542 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre cracking perishing ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 57,365 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

rear axle leaning but no play

Fail 8 Nov 2019 57,357 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

rear axle leaning but no play

Pass 7 Nov 2018 53,754 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 48,565 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 48,565 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 47,323 miles

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 44,442 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 42,048 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 38,946 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 35,678 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 32,442 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 32,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 29,132 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 24,842 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s door mirror missing

n/s wiper poor .

o/s door mirror taped on

Fail 8 Dec 2009 24,842 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s door mirror missing

o/s door mirror taped on

Pass 19 Aug 2008 14,062 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 11,225 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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AE56 BWL is a 2006 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AE56 BWL, 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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AE56 BWL is a 2006 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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