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AV08 VGG

2008 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

160,023 mi
Last recorded160,023 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Berlingo83,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 VGG
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 160,023 miles

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

Intercooler hanging loose from supporting frame.

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

Fail 26 May 2022 160,023 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Intercooler hanging loose from supporting frame.

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

Pass 20 May 2021 155,135 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 146,487 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 28 May 2020 146,487 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 138,617 miles

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

injector seal slight leak

Fail 31 May 2019 138,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

injector seal slight leak

Pass 30 May 2018 124,700 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 124,700 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2017 113,761 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 104,842 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2015 99,202 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 99,198 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2014 90,250 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 87,573 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 87,220 miles

cut in o/s/f,tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2011 84,914 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 69,491 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 69,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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AV08 VGG is a 2008 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VGG, 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 VGG is a 2008 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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