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BJ11 VVL

2011 Citroen Berlingo

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,344 mi
Last recorded181,344 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen Berlingo85,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 VVL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 181,344 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 177,529 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 171,488 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 164,884 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 152,613 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 152,613 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and lightly perishing in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 141,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front wipers smeary

oil dip stick loose

Fail 11 May 2018 141,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wipers smeary

oil dip stick loose

Pass 15 May 2017 131,555 miles

Front both front tyres worn outer edge // tread getting low

Front oil dip stick loose

four wheel trims

Fail 15 May 2017 131,555 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front both front tyres worn outer edge // tread getting low

Front oil dip stick loose

four wheel trims

Pass 18 Mar 2016 98,152 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 98,152 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 68,949 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 33,205 miles

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

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

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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BJ11 VVL is a 2011 Citroen Berlingo in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2011 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 85,042 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ11 VVL, 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 15 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ11 VVL registered?

BJ11 VVL is a 2011 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 April 2011.

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