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AK56 JOH

2006 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

190,513 mi
Last recorded190,513 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen Berlingo84,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 JOH
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 190,513 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 190,513 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various exhaust leaks. Front middle and back section. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 180,107 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine area requires attention soon (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 180,107 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine area requires attention soon (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 169,420 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 158,884 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 158,600 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 143,776 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 133,535 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 132,154 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 132,154 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2018 128,830 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 128,830 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 124,464 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 120,824 miles

Front brake discs surface s corroded, Front brake pads 60% worn

Various stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 10 Mar 2016 120,824 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs surface s corroded, Front brake pads 60% worn

Various stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 23 Mar 2015 113,042 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both n/s tyres worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

front brake pads 50% worn.

underbody dry/corroded.

various stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 97,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre walls scuffed

Fail 12 Mar 2013 84,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 84,139 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 62,196 miles

drivers door check strap insecure.

n/s/r tyre side wall slightly perished.

rear door damaged.

Fail 1 Mar 2011 44,528 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres are perished but the tread depths are still 4mm (min limit is 1.6mm) and the spare tyre is on the limit

the front brake discs and pads are worn low

Pass 1 Mar 2011 44,528 miles

both rear tyres are perished but the tread depths are still 4mm (min limit is 1.6mm) and the spare tyre is on the limit

the front brake discs and pads are worn low

Fail 1 Apr 2010 38,955 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs slightly corroded/lipped.(Replace with n ext set of brake pads).

front tyres worn to 2mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm!

Pass 1 Apr 2010 38,955 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded/lipped.(Replace with n ext set of brake pads).

front tyres worn to 2mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm!

Pass 29 Sep 2009 34,178 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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AK56 JOH is a 2006 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 AK56 JOH, 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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AK56 JOH is a 2006 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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