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YG17 FBC

2017 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

128,712 mi
Last recorded128,712 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen Berlingo65,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG17 FBC
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 128,712 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 128,703 miles

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

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside 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

Coolant level below minimum

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 112,759 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Feb 2025 112,756 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Urea level light illuminated on dash

Pass 20 Feb 2024 95,732 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 79,036 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 79,036 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 61,619 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocker body (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocker body (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 61,611 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocker body (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer leaking grease but prevents ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocker body (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2021 44,838 miles

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

Offside front outer cv boot rubber perished and leaking grease slightly

Fail 25 Mar 2021 44,838 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside front outer cv boot rubber perished and leaking grease slightly

Pass 24 Mar 2020 33,646 miles

Offside front outer constant velocity joint gaitor leaking grease but preventing ingress of dirt

Fail 24 Mar 2020 33,646 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside front outer constant velocity joint gaitor leaking grease but preventing ingress of dirt

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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YG17 FBC is a 2017 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YG17 FBC, 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 YG17 FBC registered?

YG17 FBC is a 2017 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 March 2017.

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The MOT history for YG17 FBC shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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