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AC08 GJV

2008 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,627 mi
Last recorded157,627 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Berlingo83,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 GJV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 157,627 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes / bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust is slightly deteriorated

oil misting around steering rack

surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test

Fail 27 May 2022 157,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced quarter panel near seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes / bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust is slightly deteriorated

oil misting around steering rack

surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test

Pass 30 Jun 2021 146,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 134,111 miles

Rear Silencer badly corroded

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 134,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Silencer badly corroded

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 123,891 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 123,891 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 113,390 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 106,126 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 106,126 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 98,507 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 98,507 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 93,008 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

brake pipes are greased

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 93,008 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pipes are greased

oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2014 82,034 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2013 65,979 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 65,979 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 50,960 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 36,420 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 36,420 miles

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

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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AC08 GJV is a 2008 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 83,602 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 AC08 GJV, 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 18 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AC08 GJV registered?

AC08 GJV is a 2008 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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