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BL65 VSU

2016 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,946 mi
Last recorded135,946 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen Berlingo66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL65 VSU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 135,946 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 135,946 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 124,399 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 124,399 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 118,116 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 118,116 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 112,967 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 112,905 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 100,994 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 87,696 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 87,696 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid reservoir empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 72,589 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 62,634 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 62,631 miles

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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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BL65 VSU is a 2016 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BL65 VSU, 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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BL65 VSU is a 2016 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 January 2016.

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