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AX08 NLG

2008 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

189,101 mi
Last recorded189,101 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Berlingo83,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 NLG
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 189,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside rear inner sills are slightly corroded

offside front wheel arch is slightly corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2025 189,079 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside rear inner sills are slightly corroded

offside front wheel arch is slightly corroded

Pass 1 May 2024 181,565 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 181,561 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 169,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch pedal has slight movement

Pass 4 May 2022 161,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner edge wearing smooth ,tread 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

clutch pedal has side movement upper bush worn

Fail 29 Apr 2022 161,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner edge wearing smooth ,tread 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

clutch pedal has side movement upper bush worn

Pass 22 Apr 2021 156,259 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 151,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner surface rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner surface rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 151,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 144,232 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 144,232 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 132,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre valve stem(s) perished - Advise replacement

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 116,329 miles

Rear Tyre valve(s) slightly perished

Pass 22 Mar 2016 103,118 miles

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

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

Rear tyre valve stem(s) slightly perished

Pass 30 Mar 2015 89,218 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 75,436 miles

Rear tyres perished - advise replacements

Pass 18 Mar 2013 60,823 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 60,758 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Mar 2012 49,674 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 37,643 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 37,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AX08 NLG is a 2008 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AX08 NLG, 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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AX08 NLG is a 2008 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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