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SF17 MWJ

2017 Citroen Berlingo

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,519 mi
Last recorded167,519 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Citroen Berlingo65,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF17 MWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 167,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Splitting of wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 167,517 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Emissions unable to be completed To to exhaust failure. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi failure. Fumes entering cabin. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tread cut, Inner cords exposed. 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Splitting of wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge scrub. 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 163,628 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 163,532 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 155,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 155,525 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 144,408 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 126,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 112,993 miles
Pass 17 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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SF17 MWJ is a 2017 Citroen Berlingo in Black 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 SF17 MWJ, 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 SF17 MWJ registered?

SF17 MWJ is a 2017 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 25 May 2017.

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