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AO08 VJL

2008 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,982 mi
Last recorded93,982 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Berlingo83,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 VJL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 93,982 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 93,982 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking engine bay (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 88,410 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 79,074 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 67,884 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2013 67,673 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 57,051 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 May 2011 44,510 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres have stone cuts to treads + osr uneven wear

front wiperblades deteriorating

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 VJL is a 2008 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VJL, 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 VJL registered?

AO08 VJL is a 2008 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is AO08 VJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 VJL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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