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AO08 BXC

2008 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

151,059 mi
Last recorded151,059 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Berlingo83,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 BXC
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 151,059 miles

n/s/r tyre and rim mis-shaped

oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2026 151,059 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/r tyre and rim mis-shaped

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2025 140,976 miles

play in o/s steering rack

power steering leak

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

slight play in both front anti-roll bar links

Fail 3 Mar 2025 140,976 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

play in o/s steering rack

power steering leak

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

slight play in both front anti-roll bar links

Pass 27 Feb 2024 129,547 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

slight play in o/s tie rod/rack

Pass 17 Feb 2023 118,031 miles

Offside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2022 108,187 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 104,722 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 90,159 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

chips in windscreen

Fail 6 Jun 2019 90,159 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn rubber split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

chips in windscreen

nsf tyre bald inside edge cuts intread

oil level low

Pass 9 Mar 2018 72,653 miles

both osr brake pipes slight corrosion

ns door mirror glass broken

Fail 9 Mar 2018 72,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both osr brake pipes slight corrosion

ns door mirror glass broken

Pass 2 Feb 2017 59,724 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 50,565 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 39,311 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 28,915 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhauxt mounting strap broken

Pass 28 Feb 2013 20,332 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 12,240 miles

Front windscreen cracked on n/s bottom outside swept area

Pass 24 Feb 2011 10,329 miles

ns lower screen cracked out of mot scope

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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AO08 BXC is a 2008 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 AO08 BXC, 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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What year was AO08 BXC registered?

AO08 BXC is a 2008 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AO08 BXC safe to buy?

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