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BL16 ZZX

2016 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,617 mi
Last recorded143,617 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen Berlingo66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 ZZX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 143,617 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear heat shield loose

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 143,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre worn around inner edge exposing plies (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear heat shield loose

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 129,493 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 108,640 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 96,238 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 83,853 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 59,871 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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BL16 ZZX is a 2016 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BL16 ZZX, 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 ZZX is a 2016 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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