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YK16 VPS

2016 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,971 mi
Last recorded73,971 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen Berlingo66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 VPS
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 73,971 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough strut-top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Various (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 73,976 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough strut-top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Various (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 67,424 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres worn (215/55/16)

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough upper strut top bearing rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 67,196 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres worn (215/55/16)

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough upper strut top bearing rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

T p m s illuminated

Pass 22 Jul 2024 61,324 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded various (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 61,324 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded various (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 56,578 miles

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

Rear tyres worn

Tpms illuminated

Fail 17 Jul 2023 56,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres worn

Tpms illuminated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Aug 2022 51,823 miles

Front Lower Under tray fitted obscuring components

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 51,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt C/V Clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt C/V Clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Lower Under tray fitted obscuring components

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 44,278 miles

Central Front Under tray fitted obscuring components

Fail 19 Jul 2021 44,235 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both bushes worn in wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Under tray fitted obscuring components

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 38,843 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 32,785 miles

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

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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YK16 VPS is a 2016 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2016 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 66,330 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 YK16 VPS, 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 10 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YK16 VPS registered?

YK16 VPS is a 2016 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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