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AF59 PBZ

2009 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,148 mi
Last recorded175,148 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Berlingo81,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 PBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 175,148 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 174,452 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 169,946 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 169,946 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources left hand (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 159,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 159,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 150,338 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 150,338 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 146,267 miles

Front wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

Nearside front windscreen washer jet out of alignment

Various oil leaks around engine

Pass 18 Feb 2020 142,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 142,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 131,214 miles

Various oil leaks around engine

Pass 23 Feb 2018 117,521 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Slight oil leaks around engine and gearbox

Pass 24 Feb 2017 101,421 miles

Airbox intake insecure and noisy.

Nearside Outer driveshaft gaitor starting to split.

Fail 24 Feb 2017 101,419 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Airbox intake insecure and noisy.

Nearside Outer driveshaft gaitor starting to split.

Pass 23 Feb 2016 84,573 miles

Exhaust emissions results close to limit.

Pass 7 Feb 2015 62,884 miles

Offside rear tyre has nail in tread

Rear brake pads worn close to legal limit

Stonechip damage to windscreen

Pass 18 Feb 2014 44,648 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Pass 27 Feb 2013 32,803 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 30,966 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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AF59 PBZ is a 2009 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 81,503 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 AF59 PBZ, 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 17 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF59 PBZ registered?

AF59 PBZ is a 2009 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 5 October 2009.

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