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FT17 JCU

2017 Citroen Berlingo

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

77,380 mi
Last recorded77,380 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen Berlingo65,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT17 JCU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2017
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 77,380 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 77,380 miles

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

Coolant leak

Pass 23 Jul 2025 64,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge at limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 64,541 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge at limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 50,644 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 50,640 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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 34,169 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 34,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 21,134 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 9,324 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 9,324 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 8,100 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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FT17 JCU is a 2017 Citroen Berlingo in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FT17 JCU, 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 FT17 JCU registered?

FT17 JCU is a 2017 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 4 August 2017.

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