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BC16 LJL

2016 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,599 mi
Last recorded177,599 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen Berlingo66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 LJL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 177,599 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 171,026 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 160,598 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 160,598 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 150,613 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 150,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 141,445 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 141,445 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 131,904 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 119,921 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2020 119,920 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 109,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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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BC16 LJL is a 2016 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 66,330 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 BC16 LJL, 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 10 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BC16 LJL is a 2016 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 27 July 2016.

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