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AK59 OTY

2009 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,221 mi
Last recorded169,221 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Berlingo81,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 OTY
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 169,221 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 169,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 156,188 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 156,188 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 139,953 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 123,667 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 121,415 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 119,057 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 119,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to between 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished and cracked in tread and sidewalls of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2020 111,365 miles

All 4 tyres slight wearing to edges and cracking all over

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

Various small chips front windscreen

Fail 15 May 2020 111,365 miles

All 4 tyres slight wearing to edges and cracking all over

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Various small chips front windscreen

Pass 24 Apr 2019 104,463 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked sidewalls/wearing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 95,326 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicles 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)

Fail 14 May 2018 95,326 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicles 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)

Pass 31 May 2017 88,224 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Fail 31 May 2017 88,224 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre pressure low

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 20 May 2016 77,691 miles

front number plate marked/stickers/slight delamination

oil leak

Fail 20 May 2016 77,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate marked/stickers/slight delamination

oil leak

Pass 21 May 2015 66,488 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 66,488 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust rear heat shield lose

fuel injector blowing

Pass 4 Jun 2014 81,902 miles

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)

front brake discs slightly lipped

n/s/r and both front tyres wearing edges

Fail 5 Jun 2013 37,673 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

brake fluid level low

front brake discs slightly lipped

front brake pads worn

Pass 5 Jun 2013 37,673 miles

Oil leak

brake fluid level low

front brake discs slightly lipped

front brake pads worn

Fail 6 Jun 2012 21,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

brake fluid level slightly low

front brake pads slightly worn

n/s/f tyre starting to wear outer edge

rear tyres wearing outer edges

slight lag on n/s/f brake-19%imbalance

Pass 6 Jun 2012 21,518 miles

Oil leak

brake fluid level slightly low

front brake pads slightly worn

n/s/f tyre starting to wear outer edge

rear tyres wearing outer edges

slight lag on n/s/f brake-19%imbalance

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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AK59 OTY is a 2009 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 AK59 OTY, 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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AK59 OTY is a 2009 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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