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AF08 YFB

2008 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

137,399 mi
Last recorded137,399 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Berlingo83,602 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 YFB
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 137,399 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 137,399 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 136,728 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 136,724 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 134,574 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 132,759 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 130,409 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 129,258 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 129,258 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 123,587 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 123,587 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 117,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 117,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 111,688 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 111,688 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 105,639 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 98,111 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 90,240 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 80,516 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 73,789 miles

NSR tyre inner sidewall rubber cracking but ply not exposed

Rear mount mounting band snapped but box still secure in mountings

Pass 8 Mar 2011 66,387 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 66,387 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 YFB is a 2008 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YFB, 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 YFB is a 2008 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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