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AV08 JUF

2008 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

82,717 mi
Last recorded82,717 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Berlingo83,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 JUF
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 82,717 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 82,717 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2024 76,622 miles

Steering column slight play

Fail 4 Dec 2024 76,620 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering column slight play

Steering rack slight seepage

Pass 13 Nov 2023 69,208 miles

Front crossmember/ radiator support damaged allowing exhaust manifold heat shield to foul radiator.

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 69,208 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Lever mountings loose and insecure. (1.1.6 (d))

Front crossmember/ radiator support damaged allowing exhaust manifold heat shield to foul radiator.

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 64,258 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 58,178 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 58,176 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 50,781 miles

Injector compression sealing washers leaking at the time of test.

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 50,781 miles

Injector compression sealing washers leaking at the time of test.

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 44,982 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Temporary repair at time of test. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 38,327 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 38,324 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Radiator insecure

Pass 12 Aug 2017 31,528 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2017 31,528 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 23,035 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 23,035 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 13,240 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 11,845 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 10,681 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 9,232 miles

metal object in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2011 7,800 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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AV08 JUF is a 2008 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,560cc diesel 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 AV08 JUF, 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 AV08 JUF registered?

AV08 JUF is a 2008 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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