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YK16 XJL

2016 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,349 mi
Last recorded136,349 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen Berlingo66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 XJL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 136,349 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 136,332 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 124,968 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 124,963 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 111,492 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2024 111,485 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2023 98,653 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 98,653 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 85,129 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 65,129 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 65,129 miles

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 48,734 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 NSF/OSF 2mm REPLACE ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND PERISHED. 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 48,734 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 NSF/OSF 2mm REPLACE ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND PERISHED. 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 29,321 miles

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 XJL is a 2016 Citroen Berlingo in White 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 XJL, 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 XJL registered?

YK16 XJL is a 2016 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 11 March 2016.

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