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AM08 VST

2008 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,322 mi
Last recorded143,322 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Berlingo83,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 VST
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2025 143,322 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb issue (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills and chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 139,937 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

slight oil residue around base of engine

Pass 11 May 2023 133,197 miles

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

signs of oil residue around base of engine

Pass 11 May 2022 126,360 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 May 2022 126,356 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure not seated correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail not fitted correctly and rubbing wheel when on left hand lock (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2021 117,140 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 May 2021 117,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 107,366 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 99,865 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 99,857 miles

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 96,240 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 95,621 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 85,123 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel lower uj has wear (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 58,644 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 58,637 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Upper Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 42,748 miles

play in steering rack

rear tyres cracking up

under body rusty

Fail 30 Mar 2015 42,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

play in steering rack

rear tyres cracking up

under body rusty

Fail 10 Mar 2014 40,324 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 40,324 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 37,941 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 33,651 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 28,776 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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AM08 VST is a 2008 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AM08 VST, 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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AM08 VST is a 2008 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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