2016 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Diesel · BV16 XAJ
2016 Citroen Berlingo (1.6L, diesel). First registered 06 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 74,373 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN BERLINGO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,373 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV16 XAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 74,373 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV16 XAJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Citroen Berlingo (BV16 XAJ) between July 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
BV16 XAJ Mileage History
- 13/07/2023155,349 mi
- 04/08/2023155,350 mi+1 mi
- 13/11/2024155,370 mi+20 mi
- 12/05/2025174,349 mi+18,979 mi
- 10/10/202574,373 mi-99,976 mi
Average of roughly -36,065 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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