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HJ17 VTZ

2017 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,392 mi
Last recorded90,392 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Citroen Berlingo65,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ17 VTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 90,392 miles

front suspension arm bushes cracking but ok

Fail 21 Oct 2025 90,392 miles

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

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

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

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

front suspension arm bushes cracking but ok

Pass 24 Oct 2024 78,913 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Oct 2024 78,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits and cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 62,343 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 49,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 34,554 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to legal limit 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 22,211 miles
Pass 23 May 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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HJ17 VTZ is a 2017 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 HJ17 VTZ, 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 HJ17 VTZ registered?

HJ17 VTZ is a 2017 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 May 2017.

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