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OV17 EXL

2017 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,755 mi
Last recorded135,755 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Citroen Berlingo65,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV17 EXL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 135,755 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 135,755 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 130,452 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 120,082 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 107,491 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 93,512 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 93,512 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 71,898 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 71,898 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 2 Apr 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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OV17 EXL is a 2017 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OV17 EXL, 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 OV17 EXL registered?

OV17 EXL is a 2017 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 6 April 2017.

Is OV17 EXL safe to buy?

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