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SM17 MVJ

2017 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,221 mi
Last recorded141,221 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen Berlingo65,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM17 MVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 141,221 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 138,531 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2024 136,360 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 132,950 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 132,949 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine fault warning on info dash

Pass 17 Jun 2022 112,355 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2022 112,355 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 90,179 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 90,179 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 66,684 miles

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

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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SM17 MVJ 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 72.7%.

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 SM17 MVJ, 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 SM17 MVJ registered?

SM17 MVJ is a 2017 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 May 2017.

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