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SG17 ZYL

2017 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,741 mi
Last recorded99,741 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen Berlingo65,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG17 ZYL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 99,741 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2026 99,740 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 89,362 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 89,361 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper park brake lever (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake lagging slightly

Pass 20 Aug 2024 79,387 miles

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

fuel filler neck stained but no visible leak when tested

Fail 20 Aug 2024 79,384 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper park brake lever sticking on (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

fuel filler neck stained but no visible leak when tested

Pass 15 Aug 2023 68,555 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 57,345 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 57,345 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 48,472 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 39,733 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 37,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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SG17 ZYL is a 2017 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SG17 ZYL, 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 SG17 ZYL registered?

SG17 ZYL is a 2017 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 21 March 2017.

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