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AF08 JFE

2008 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

165,720 mi
Last recorded165,720 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Berlingo83,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 JFE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 165,720 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 156,122 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 140,785 miles

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 140,778 miles

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))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 128,139 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 116,908 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 116,906 miles

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 102,347 miles

Slight roughness / noise o/s/f wheel bearing or driveshaft support bearing

Slight roughness in top suspension mounts

Fail 4 Aug 2015

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 86,884 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 86,884 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 80,201 miles

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)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 80,201 miles

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)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 72,308 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 72,302 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2011 63,171 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 62,466 miles

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.

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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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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