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AO08 LPN

2008 Citroen Berlingo

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

119,638 mi
Last recorded119,638 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Berlingo83,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 LPN
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 119,638 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 119,627 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 111,836 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 111,836 miles

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp rev lights (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 106,158 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 106,158 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 105,138 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 105,137 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 101,813 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 101,812 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 97,832 miles

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements switch turns off by itself. (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres wearing on edges.185/65/15h (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 97,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements switch turns off by itself. (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres wearing on edges.185/65/15h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 90,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 85,103 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 79,906 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)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 79,906 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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box flange clamp loose (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 69,485 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 69,485 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box loose (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 63,588 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken on front pipe, rear box clamp loose, centre box double skin loose

Pass 29 Jul 2014 55,710 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 46,915 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 39,542 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)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 30,536 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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AO08 LPN is a 2008 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AO08 LPN, 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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AO08 LPN is a 2008 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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