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AV08 MLN

2008 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,307 mi
Last recorded84,307 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Berlingo83,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 MLN
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 84,307 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 82,932 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 81,026 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2024 81,010 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 78,138 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 73,856 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 73,646 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 64,666 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 57,614 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 48,829 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 48,824 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 38,531 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 38,531 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 35,529 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs rusty

rear exhaust bracket rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2016 31,329 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers fitted

rear exhaust bracket rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2015 27,928 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

REAR EXHAUST STRAP BROKEN(EXHAUST STILL SECURE)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 27,928 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

REAR EXHAUST STRAP BROKEN(EXHAUST STILL SECURE)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 24,768 miles

rear exhaust clamp strap broken

Fail 21 Mar 2014 24,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

rear exhaust clamp strap broken

Pass 4 Mar 2013 20,883 miles

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

both rear tyres perished/cracked

rear silencer strap broken

Pass 13 Mar 2012 17,645 miles

Front discs heavily lipped

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 22 Mar 2011 13,953 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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AV08 MLN is a 2008 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AV08 MLN, 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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AV08 MLN is a 2008 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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