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AO56 TPU

2006 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

78,575 mi
Last recorded78,575 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen Berlingo84,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 TPU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 78,575 miles

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

Front both wings around wheel arches corroded o/s worse but not yet considered dangerous

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 78,575 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front both wings around wheel arches corroded o/s worse but not yet considered dangerous

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 77,076 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 77,076 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 75,815 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small cut (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 74,406 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 73,159 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 73,159 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 71,972 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 71,971 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 70,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box to centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear brake pipe starting to corrode in support clip (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 70,577 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box to centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear brake pipe starting to corrode in support clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 68,964 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 68,960 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 67,257 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 65,602 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 65,602 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 64,600 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 60,662 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 55,858 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 45,506 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 44,322 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 39,381 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 35,087 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 29,219 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

o/s/f inner steering rack joint worn

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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AO56 TPU is a 2006 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AO56 TPU, 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 AO56 TPU registered?

AO56 TPU is a 2006 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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