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SO17 EMJ

2017 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,231 mi
Last recorded83,231 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Citroen Berlingo65,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO17 EMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 83,231 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 78,774 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 78,774 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 75,596 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 75,547 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 71,902 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 71,887 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 50,370 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 49,850 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn near/side and off/side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle near/side slow in operation (56% out) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick near/side and off/side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65 HR 15 on outer edge (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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SO17 EMJ is a 2017 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SO17 EMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO17 EMJ registered?

SO17 EMJ is a 2017 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 14 August 2017.

Is SO17 EMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO17 EMJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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