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FG17 LEF

2017 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,263 mi
Last recorded139,263 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen Berlingo65,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG17 LEF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 139,263 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 139,263 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 85,815 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2025 85,815 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Jul 2025 85,736 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2024 80,958 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 80,958 miles

Position lamp not working NSF + OSF (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 74,894 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2023 74,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2022 66,854 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 66,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 58,751 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 51,911 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020

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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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FG17 LEF is a 2017 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FG17 LEF, 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 FG17 LEF registered?

FG17 LEF is a 2017 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 April 2017.

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