MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,720 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner/outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner/outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Valve stem slightly damaged All (5.2.3 (j))
Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all, dirty/muddy (1.1.11 (c))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Road wheel slightly distorted Both front inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Road wheel slightly distorted Both front inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + deep cuts (4.1.E.1)
Oil added to engine before emission test
oil leak, engine area
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Several small chips (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Excessively perished (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)
Coolant level low
Oil leak Oil level close to minimum ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Several small chips (8.3.1a)
Slight roughness / noise o/s/f wheel bearing or driveshaft support bearing
Slight roughness in top suspension mounts
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Diesel smell from engine (wet around injectors / limited vision)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Limited vision but appear to be very low (3.5.1g)
Manifold heatshield loose and noisy
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre perrished
Slight roughness / noise o/s/f wheel bearing or driveshaft support bearing
Slight roughness in top suspension mounts
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front pads look low(advise wheels off inspection asap)
small cuts in rear tyres
N/s/r lense cracked
O/s/f tyre getting thin on inner edge
Rear exhaust strap support corroded
Sump gasket slight leak (oil level ok)
N/s/r lense cracked
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
O/s/f tyre getting thin on inner edge
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear exhaust strap support corroded
Sump gasket slight leak (oil level ok)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Citroen Berlingo?
Based on 4,453,235 MOT tests across 354,716 vehicles.
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AF08 JFE is a 2008 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 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 AF08 JFE, 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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AF08 JFE is a 2008 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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