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AC04 NOV

2009 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

204,739 mi
Last recorded204,739 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Berlingo81,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 NOV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 204,739 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation on inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rear heat shield loose

offside front wheel arch panel rusty [no sharp edges exposed]

Pass 29 Jan 2025 186,036 miles

Offside Front wing corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 186,012 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front wing corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 171,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 171,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 159,207 miles

Bonnet release lever broken.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs pitted. Inner and outer faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Centre stop light not working.

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 159,207 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nearside and offside. (3.5 (a))

Bonnet release lever broken.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs pitted. Inner and outer faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Centre stop light not working.

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 145,804 miles

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

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

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

high level brake light not working.bonnet cabel poor condition,oil leak.

Fail 15 Jan 2022 145,504 miles

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

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

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

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

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

high level brake light not working.bonnet cabel poor condition,oil leak.

Pass 9 Jan 2021 133,183 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 110,106 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 108,073 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre showing abnormal tread wear and worn low on inner tread

Offside Front tyre showing age related cracking

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various damage (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant level low

diesel cooler damaged

engine oil level low checked before emissions test carried out and dipstick tube loose

Fail 10 Jul 2018 108,073 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre showing abnormal tread wear and worn low on inner tread

Offside Front tyre showing age related cracking

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various damage (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant level low

diesel cooler damaged

engine oil level low checked before emissions test carried out and dipstick tube loose

Pass 11 Jul 2017 100,971 miles

Dipstick Tube Loose

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 100,971 miles

Dipstick Tube Loose

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 79,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

diesel cooler heavily damaged

various stone chips to windscreen

Fail 1 Jul 2016 79,622 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

diesel cooler heavily damaged

various stone chips to windscreen

Pass 1 Jul 2015 56,588 miles

Engine Oil Leaks

Front Brake Discs Lipped

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Fail 12 Nov 2014 54,214 miles

Both Front Suspension Lower Arm Front Mount Bushes Perishing

Both Rear Indicators Fading

Front Brake Discs Lipped

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tested In Wet Conditions

Pass 12 Nov 2014 54,214 miles

Both Front Suspension Lower Arm Front Mount Bushes Perishing

Both Rear Indicators Fading

Front Brake Discs Lipped

Tested In Wet Conditions

Pass 11 Nov 2013 41,049 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front offside bumper damaged

non standard mirror glass fitted to drivers door mirror

offside headlamp unit damaged(internally insecure)

slight bind at offside rear wheel

tested in wet conditions

Fail 11 Nov 2013 41,049 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front offside bumper damaged

non standard mirror glass fitted to drivers door mirror

offside headlamp unit damaged(internally insecure)

slight bind at offside rear wheel

tested in wet conditions

Pass 31 Oct 2012 28,328 miles

Damage to offside front of vehicle and bumper slightly loose attention needed

Nearside handbrake mount bracket missing (Cable still secure)

Offside headlamp showing damage

Offside mirror showing damage and previous repair

Fail 30 Oct 2012 28,320 miles

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Damage to offside front of vehicle and bumper slightly loose attention needed

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside handbrake mount bracket missing (Cable still secure)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside headlamp showing damage

Offside mirror showing damage and previous repair

Suspect nearside and offside front inner brake pads worn low

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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AC04 NOV is a 2009 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 AC04 NOV, 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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AC04 NOV is a 2009 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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