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AK09 VBD

2009 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

208,207 mi
Last recorded208,207 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Berlingo81,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 VBD
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 208,207 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 201,371 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing spring seat (5.3.2 (b))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 2 Dec 2022 197,105 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 197,104 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 192,621 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 16 Nov 2021 192,621 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 3 Nov 2020 186,534 miles

Rear heat shield loose.

Pass 9 May 2019 181,851 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 11 May 2018 179,300 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 173,599 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 173,599 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 168,196 miles

Nearside Front gearbox drive shaft seal leaking

Oil leak general engine oil leaks ()

Fail 4 Jul 2016 168,196 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke 2.85 (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front gearbox drive shaft seal leaking

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak general engine oil leaks ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 158,651 miles

n/s/f inner driveshaft seal leaking oil

Pass 9 Jul 2014 136,434 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 117,213 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 117,213 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 93,316 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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AK09 VBD is a 2009 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AK09 VBD, 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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AK09 VBD is a 2009 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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