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AY59 BHJ

2009 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

120,387 mi
Last recorded120,387 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Berlingo81,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 BHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 120,387 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 120,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 114,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 114,931 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 106,728 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 106,724 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 101,046 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 101,045 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 97,915 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 97,915 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2019 95,610 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 85,282 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 85,282 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 70,538 miles

Fuel cooler damaged but not leaking

Nearside Damage to sill

Nearside Front Fog light lens damaged

Fail 4 Jan 2018 70,538 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cooler damaged but not leaking

Nearside Damage to sill

Nearside Front Fog light lens damaged

Nearside Rear Lamp unit lens damaged

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 57,150 miles

Nearside sill damaged

Fail 12 Dec 2016 57,150 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 44,096 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp lense cracked

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

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

Rear high level stop light inop

Fail 21 Oct 2015 44,096 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp lense cracked

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear high level stop light inop

Pass 3 Sep 2014 31,950 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 29,046 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 23,934 miles

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

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

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

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

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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AY59 BHJ is a 2009 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 AY59 BHJ, 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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AY59 BHJ is a 2009 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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