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BN16 YJY

2016 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

103,961 mi
Last recorded103,961 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen Berlingo66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN16 YJY
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 103,961 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer efges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 103,961 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer efges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 91,689 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both ( front and rear bushes ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 91,689 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both ( front and rear bushes ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 73,253 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 73,253 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 66,547 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 66,547 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 58,652 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2020 46,538 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2020 46,538 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 36,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 36,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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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BN16 YJY is a 2016 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BN16 YJY, 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 BN16 YJY registered?

BN16 YJY is a 2016 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 9 March 2016.

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The MOT history for BN16 YJY shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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