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A8 TFA

2009 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

45,663 mi
Last recorded45,663 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Berlingo81,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 TFA
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 45,663 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 42,329 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 40,636 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 39,592 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 39,592 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat/mid (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2021 38,226 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 38,225 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 37,205 miles

Central exhaust secondary skin deteriorated

Pass 31 Dec 2019 36,520 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 36,520 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 34,764 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 34,764 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top strut mount/bearing assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

service light on

Pass 7 Dec 2017 32,834 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 29,944 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 25,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65/15 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65/15 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65/15 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65/15 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 22,385 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 22,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 20,269 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre ran flat

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 28 Dec 2012 17,977 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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A8 TFA is a 2009 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 81,503 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A8 TFA, 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 17 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A8 TFA registered?

A8 TFA is a 2009 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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