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AJ10 SJO

2010 Citroen Berlingo

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

219,861 mi
Last recorded219,861 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen Berlingo87,163 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ10 SJO
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 219,861 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust silencer rearmost support bracket is broken and insecure but exhaust is still secure

Rear subframe has covers present (restricting viewing of components)

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively crossmember areas (6.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various minor stonechips across screen (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres tread slightly distorted (2056515)

damage to nearside rear outer sill panel areas

front and rear inner arch liners present (restricting viewing of components)

underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Mar 2026 219,843 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust silencer rearmost support bracket is broken and insecure but exhaust is still secure

Rear subframe has covers present (restricting viewing of components)

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively crossmember areas (6.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various minor stonechips across screen (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres tread slightly distorted (2056515)

damage to nearside rear outer sill panel areas

front and rear inner arch liners present (restricting viewing of components)

underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2025 207,224 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 207,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 193,420 miles

Central Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively crossmember areas (6.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear exhaust support bracket is corroded

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

Rear Lower subframe/axle has plastic covers fitted (restricting viewing of components)

engine undertray fitted (restricting viewing of components)

front and rear inner arch liners fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Fail 4 Mar 2024 193,418 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively crossmember areas (6.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear exhaust support bracket is corroded

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

Rear Lower subframe/axle has plastic covers fitted (restricting viewing of components)

engine undertray fitted (restricting viewing of components)

front and rear inner arch liners fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Pass 8 Mar 2023 180,987 miles

Offside Rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket is corroded

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively crossmember (6.1.6 (a))

engine undertray fitted

front and rear inner arch liners fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2023 180,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket is corroded

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively crossmember (6.1.6 (a))

clicking noise detected from nearside front wheel/brake area when rotated

engine undertray fitted

front and rear inner arch liners fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2022 169,005 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively crossmember (6.1.6 (a))

engine undertray fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2022 169,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2056515 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2056515 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively crossmember (6.1.6 (a))

engine undertray fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2021 152,987 miles

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

engine undertray fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2021 152,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine undertray fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2020 142,237 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 142,236 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to bald on outer tread areas (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sideall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing unevenly on outer tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 126,488 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 105,732 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 105,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both not working. (1.1.C.1d)

Central Rear brake light not working.

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 84,165 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 62,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limits advs urgent change (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outside edge advs urgent change (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 43,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 43,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 36,367 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Apr 2013 32,193 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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)

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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AJ10 SJO is a 2010 Citroen Berlingo in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2010 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 87,163 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 AJ10 SJO, 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 16 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ10 SJO is a 2010 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 19 May 2010.

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