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BJ16 BZK

2016 Citroen Berlingo

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

125,560 mi
Last recorded125,560 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen Berlingo66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 BZK
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 125,560 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 125,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 119,888 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 119,888 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 107,845 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 107,845 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner rack joint slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm bald on inner edge 1956515 95t (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 85,784 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2023 85,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1956515 95tx/l (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 1956515 95tx/l (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished/worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 64,022 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 64,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 41,025 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 20,234 miles

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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BJ16 BZK is a 2016 Citroen Berlingo in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BJ16 BZK, 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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BJ16 BZK is a 2016 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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