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EL53 ACS

2017 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,122 mi
Last recorded61,122 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen Berlingo65,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL53 ACS
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 61,122 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 61,120 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 59,625 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))

Pass 24 May 2024 54,236 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

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

Fail 24 May 2024 54,236 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Renewed bulb . (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Renewed bulb . (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Adjusted . (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 46,314 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 43,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 36,269 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 36,268 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 27,130 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 26,983 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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EL53 ACS is a 2017 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2017 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 65,920 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 EL53 ACS, 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 9 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EL53 ACS registered?

EL53 ACS is a 2017 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 March 2017.

Is EL53 ACS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL53 ACS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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