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SJ17 TPU

2017 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

151,662 mi
Last recorded151,662 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Citroen Berlingo65,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ17 TPU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 151,662 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 151,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 142,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 142,492 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 133,201 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 133,201 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 122,821 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 122,820 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 3 Dec 2021 93,306 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 75,725 miles

Center seat not in use at time of inspection

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 75,725 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside 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))

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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SJ17 TPU is a 2017 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SJ17 TPU, 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 SJ17 TPU registered?

SJ17 TPU is a 2017 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 9 March 2017.

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