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AO09 LXL

2009 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,088 mi
Last recorded98,088 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Berlingo81,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 LXL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 98,088 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside mirror damaged

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

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

Rear axle and suspension corroded in areas

rear of vehicle corroded in areas

Fail 24 Sep 2025 98,088 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside mirror damaged

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

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

Rear axle and suspension corroded in areas

rear of vehicle corroded in areas

Pass 19 Sep 2024 87,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (recommend attention) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light has slight earth fault

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (recommend attention) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear floor area corroded

Offside 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))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 87,372 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (recommend attention) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light has slight earth fault

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (recommend attention) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear floor area corroded

Offside 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))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 76,032 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

Nearside sill damaged

Rear brake pads starting to get worn

Pass 21 Sep 2022 64,894 miles

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Fail 20 Sep 2022 64,893 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2021 52,763 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished and starting to get worn

Fail 23 Sep 2021 52,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished and starting to get worn

Pass 8 Sep 2020 43,851 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 31,137 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2018 31,057 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 31,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 29,167 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 27,490 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 24,549 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 21,658 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 17,749 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 14,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AO09 LXL is a 2009 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AO09 LXL, 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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What year was AO09 LXL registered?

AO09 LXL is a 2009 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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