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BL16 SBU

2016 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,214 mi
Last recorded79,214 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen Berlingo66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 SBU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 79,214 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 64,913 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 64,875 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 55,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 55,410 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65x15 91t (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 43,084 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 43,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 34,793 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH sides EXTREMELY low- approx 2-3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 34,793 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH sides EXTREMELY low- approx 2-3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted down during test to rectify aim height (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 27,173 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Jun 2019 23,319 miles

Central stop light not working

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Jun 2019 23,319 miles

Central stop light not working

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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BL16 SBU is a 2016 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL16 SBU, 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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BL16 SBU is a 2016 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 9 June 2016.

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