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AP06 VAF

2006 Citroen Berlingo

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

114,480 mi
Last recorded114,480 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen Berlingo84,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 VAF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 114,480 miles

Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively perished. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm low inner edge and starting to perish. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear unable to inspect seat belts.

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 114,480 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively perished. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm low inner edge and starting to perish. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear unable to inspect seat belts.

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 101,943 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective snapped off exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2021 101,943 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective snapped off exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 91,706 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded off exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

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

unable to check rear seat belts.

Fail 14 Oct 2020 91,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded off exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

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

unable to check rear seat belts.

Pass 21 Nov 2019 83,751 miles

rear wiper blade split

unable to test rear seat belts

Fail 21 Nov 2019 83,751 miles

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split

unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 1 Nov 2018 73,758 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2018 73,758 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2017 63,810 miles

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

unable to test rear seat belts

Fail 23 Sep 2017 63,807 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 4 Nov 2016 55,628 miles

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

unable to test rear seat belts

Fail 4 Nov 2016 55,628 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 12 Sep 2015 44,906 miles

Spare tyre defect

Fail 5 Sep 2015 44,756 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid Possible wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Spare tyre defect

Pass 2 Sep 2014 37,015 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 30,412 miles

all four tyres perishing on sidewalls no ply or cords exposed

Pass 9 Aug 2011 28,709 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 22,002 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 9,177 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 9,177 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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AP06 VAF is a 2006 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AP06 VAF, 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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AP06 VAF is a 2006 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 12 August 2006.

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