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AV57 ECE

2007 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

199,232 mi
Last recorded199,232 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen Berlingo84,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 ECE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 199,232 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 199,229 miles

Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning linkage (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 195,240 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 195,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rack end or steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 192,227 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 192,227 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 189,246 miles

Front oil leak

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Sep 2021 185,522 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 185,522 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 180,023 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 180,023 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 179,933 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 175,096 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Sep 2019 175,092 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 169,334 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired sized done (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 161,830 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Sep 2017 161,830 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 155,703 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 155,601 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 148,444 miles

Nearside Rear tyre poor condition on sidewall

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 141,222 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 133,346 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 133,093 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 125,330 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 110,527 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2010 85,474 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2010 85,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

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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AV57 ECE is a 2007 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2007 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 84,362 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 AV57 ECE, 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 19 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV57 ECE registered?

AV57 ECE is a 2007 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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