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A9 BWN

1999 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

130,864 mi
Last recorded130,864 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Citroen Berlingo113,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 BWN
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 130,864 miles

Heavy corrosion to rear axle helper springs.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Sill slightly corroded under door area.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Slight radiator leak.

Fail 6 May 2026 130,865 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Heavy corrosion to rear axle helper springs.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Sill slightly corroded under door area.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Slight radiator leak.

Pass 28 Apr 2025 126,665 miles

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

Heavy surface corrosion to rear axle helper springs n/s and o/s.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracked on tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

Slight corrosion to o/s outer sill below door area.

Pass 18 Apr 2024 123,329 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 123,315 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle LOW READING (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 119,159 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 115,663 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced PANEL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Apr 2022 115,642 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle LOW (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced PANEL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Apr 2021 112,863 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 12 May 2020 108,960 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2020 108,960 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 101,521 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 94,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres side wall starting to crack

Pass 25 Apr 2017 87,744 miles

all four tyres side walls starting to crack

Pass 28 Apr 2016 80,461 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Feb 2015 76,185 miles

Oil leak

all tyres starting to perish

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Mar 2014 74,735 miles

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2013 74,322 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 73,475 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 73,475 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 73,230 miles

clutch release bearing noisey

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads worn low

Fail 19 Aug 2011 73,230 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch release bearing noisey

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads worn low

Fail 10 Aug 2010 71,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 71,847 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 68,172 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 68,172 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 58,090 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 36,850 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 36,850 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 33,826 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 33,826 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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A9 BWN is a 1999 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

Across all 1999 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 113,588 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 A9 BWN, 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 27 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A9 BWN is a 1999 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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