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AV56 EWS

2006 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

121,027 mi
Last recorded121,027 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen Berlingo84,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 EWS
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 121,027 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material F/R (1.1.11 (c))

O/S/R body covered with tape

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

front to rear underbody corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2023 121,025 miles

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

front to rear underbody corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material F/R (1.1.11 (c))

O/S/R body covered with tape

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 120,462 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 120,458 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 120,250 miles

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 113,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 113,727 miles

Front Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 107,894 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 107,894 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 102,005 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 102,005 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 99,683 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 97,778 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 97,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 87,684 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 87,684 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 60,419 miles

n/s/front head lamp body cracked

Fail 28 Feb 2012 60,419 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 46,265 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall cords not exposed

nearside front tyre sidewall cracked

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 5 Nov 2010 46,265 miles

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

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall cords not exposed

nearside front tyre sidewall cracked

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 6 Nov 2009 32,930 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 32,930 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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AV56 EWS is a 2006 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AV56 EWS, 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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AV56 EWS is a 2006 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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