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BL16 ZZY

2016 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,167 mi
Last recorded127,167 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen Berlingo66,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 127,167 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 116,001 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Evident around gearbox bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 116,001 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Evident around gearbox bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 109,974 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Jul 2024 109,974 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jul 2023 104,120 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 104,120 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2022 99,534 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 81,445 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 81,445 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2020 64,305 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 46,165 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 ZZY is a 2016 Citroen Berlingo in Silver 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 ZZY, 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 BL16 ZZY registered?

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

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