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VE17 RFZ

2017 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,993 mi
Last recorded113,993 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen Berlingo65,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE17 RFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 113,993 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 113,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested bulb inop (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 16 May 2025 106,858 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 106,858 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 99,700 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 99,698 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 79,123 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACKED, N/S UPPER, O/S LOWER. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 79,120 miles

Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended NOT RELEASING, PARK NOT ACCESIBLE. (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested INOP. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam INOP. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACKED, N/S UPPER, O/S LOWER. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 57,441 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 50,440 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 50,439 miles

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

Seat belt buckle missing CENTER (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 May 2020 44,762 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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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VE17 RFZ 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 58.3%.

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 VE17 RFZ, 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 VE17 RFZ registered?

VE17 RFZ is a 2017 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 May 2017.

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