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BD16 DKU

2016 Citroen Berlingo

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,622 mi
Last recorded135,622 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen Berlingo66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD16 DKU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 135,622 miles

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

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

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

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2025 128,992 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 128,850 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 119,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner shoulder ()

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside - ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside & offside (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 119,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner shoulder ()

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside - ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside & offside (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 110,442 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 110,438 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 100,591 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 80,844 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 62,286 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 62,286 miles

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

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

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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BD16 DKU is a 2016 Citroen Berlingo in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BD16 DKU, 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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BD16 DKU is a 2016 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 16 May 2016.

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