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AE08 EPL

2008 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,771 mi
Last recorded172,771 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Berlingo83,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 EPL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 172,771 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 168,767 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 162,913 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 162,529 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 157,044 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 143,445 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front outer tyre wall cut/split

Fail 16 Jan 2017 143,428 miles

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front outer tyre wall cut/split

Pass 27 Jan 2016 142,475 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 142,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65R14 c (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 122,632 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 122,632 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front plastic inner wings loose

ext. system starting to rust in places

general wear on discs

n/s/r rim dented

o/s/f seat covering wearing

o/s/f susp. area covered in oil

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on edges

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

oil leaks around engine area

stone chips in windscreen

surface rust on parts of susp.

underside of van has surface rust in places

Pass 29 Apr 2014 120,007 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2014 120,007 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2013 88,529 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 60,681 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to see condition of pads

Pass 9 Feb 2011 32,762 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 18,852 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 8,975 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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AE08 EPL is a 2008 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AE08 EPL, 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 AE08 EPL registered?

AE08 EPL is a 2008 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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