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YL16 FTC

2016 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,561 mi
Last recorded85,561 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Citroen Berlingo66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 FTC
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 85,561 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 85,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 55,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 55,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 22,283 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 19,620 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Oct 2021 15,485 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 15,485 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 10,928 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 10,817 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 7,065 miles

Stone chip in front screen

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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YL16 FTC is a 2016 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YL16 FTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL16 FTC registered?

YL16 FTC is a 2016 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is YL16 FTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL16 FTC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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