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BG16 XHL

2016 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,930 mi
Last recorded119,930 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen Berlingo66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 XHL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2025 119,930 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 106,429 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 91,578 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 83,258 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 83,251 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 80,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light lens damaged (tempory repair)

Fail 26 Apr 2022 80,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light lens damaged (tempory repair)

Pass 19 Apr 2021 67,233 miles

temporary repair to offside rear light lens

Fail 16 Apr 2021 67,233 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 35,794 miles

tyres2.5-3mm

Fail 26 Apr 2019 35,794 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

tyres2.5-3mm

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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BG16 XHL is a 2016 Citroen Berlingo in Grey 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 BG16 XHL, 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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What year was BG16 XHL registered?

BG16 XHL is a 2016 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 22 April 2016.

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