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BO53 FRL

2018 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,316 mi
Last recorded129,316 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Citroen Berlingo60,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO53 FRL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 129,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 129,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 119,473 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 118,956 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 95,878 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 73,451 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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BO53 FRL is a 2018 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 60,006 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 BO53 FRL, 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 8 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BO53 FRL registered?

BO53 FRL is a 2018 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 4 September 2018.

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