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BD57 VVE

2007 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

132,345 mi
Last recorded132,345 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Citroen Berlingo84,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 VVE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 132,345 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 132,164 miles

Emissions unable to be completed heavy black smoke when up to temperature,indicates requires attention (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm drivers (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired linking spring to valve snapped off (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel due to load sensor fault,rear service brake performance too low (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated age cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated age cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened worn/movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks generally (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 128,023 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting creaking when turned lock to lock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine generally (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 128,023 miles

Emissions unable to be completed heavy black smoke emissions when up to required temperature (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired arm seized,connecting spring broken away (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting creaking when turned lock to lock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine generally (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake fault warning light on

long travel on service brake pedal

Pass 22 Sep 2023 122,752 miles

Nearside and offside rear radius arm bearings have play.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 117,442 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear radius arm bearings have play.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 117,442 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear radius arm bearings have play.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 112,096 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear radius arm bearings have slight play nearside and offside.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 112,096 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear radius arm bearings have slight play nearside and offside.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Auxiliary belt frayed, alternator pulley missing.

Pass 7 Sep 2020 106,359 miles

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

Rear tyres slightly deteriorated.

Pass 9 Sep 2019 101,418 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 101,418 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 96,127 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 96,127 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Aug 2017 90,788 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner shoulders.

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 85,610 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 85,610 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 79,725 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 74,202 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 74,202 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2013 65,881 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 65,881 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 55,591 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 45,498 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 36,431 miles

front reg; plate cracked

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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BD57 VVE is a 2007 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BD57 VVE, 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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BD57 VVE is a 2007 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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