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B9 AFE

2009 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

85,852 mi
Last recorded85,852 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Berlingo81,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 AFE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 85,852 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 85,848 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 78,843 miles

Central Stop light not working

Nearside Front Outer CV boot leaking grease.

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 78,443 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Stop light not working

Nearside Front Outer CV boot leaking grease.

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 74,511 miles

Nearside and offside, outer CV boots leaking grease.

Fail 28 Sep 2023 74,511 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside and offside, outer CV boots leaking grease.

Pass 4 Oct 2022 72,539 miles

Central Stop light not working

Fail 3 Oct 2022 72,539 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop light not working

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer CV boot leaking grease

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 69,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside and offside outer CV boots,leaking grease

Pass 5 Oct 2020 67,186 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 67,184 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 65,129 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))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 65,129 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 58,019 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 57,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2017 48,960 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre close to the wear bars and worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre close to the wear bars

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 48,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre close to the wear bars and worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre close to the wear bars

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 46,706 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 43,302 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 37,613 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 32,126 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 32,126 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 24,507 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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B9 AFE is a 2009 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 B9 AFE, 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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What year was B9 AFE registered?

B9 AFE is a 2009 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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