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AO56 XLG

2006 Citroen Berlingo

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,585 mi
Last recorded145,585 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen Berlingo84,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 XLG
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 145,585 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 143,957 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 143,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 140,745 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 137,084 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 137,084 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 134,443 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/s + O/s Front ()

Service brake binding but not excessively O/s Front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 123,747 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 109,272 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 109,264 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front door mirror loose

Pass 22 Feb 2017 101,324 miles

Central Rear exhaust silencer outer skin is slightly deteriorated

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 100,698 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 100,692 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 97,182 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 90,982 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 74,297 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 60,413 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 60,413 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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 49,152 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 37,213 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2009 37,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XLG is a 2006 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 XLG, 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 XLG registered?

AO56 XLG is a 2006 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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