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BD08 GJU

2008 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

150,142 mi
Last recorded150,142 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Berlingo83,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 GJU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 150,142 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 150,142 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 148,287 miles

sills and under body becoming corroded

slight oil leak under engine area

Pass 18 Apr 2023 146,862 miles

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

slight oil leaks

under side of body is becoming corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2022 144,995 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 142,830 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 142,819 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering ram leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 138,499 miles

Handbrake lever travel

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside rear registration plate lamp lens missing

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge and perished

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

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

Fail 20 May 2019 138,499 miles

Handbrake lever travel

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside rear registration plate lamp lens missing

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge and perished

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 130,176 miles

Engine has two small oil leaks which collectively do not create a pool on the floor within 5 minutes that's more than 75mm in diameter

N/s registration plate lamp missing lens cover

N/s/r tyre is badly perished with large cracks that are not exposing cord

N/s/r wheel has slight restriction in free movement

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

Rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Rear seat back has slight play in mounts

Fail 29 May 2018 130,176 miles

Power steering component leaking Steering rack input seal leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Spare wheel carrier insecure Carrier is wound all the way down, spare is loose in carrier and could be ejected (6.1.5 (a))

Engine has two small oil leaks which collectively do not create a pool on the floor within 5 minutes that's more than 75mm in diameter

N/s registration plate lamp missing lens cover

N/s/r tyre is badly perished with large cracks that are not exposing cord

N/s/r wheel has slight restriction in free movement

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Internal adjuster used to raise aim (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Rear seat back has slight play in mounts

Pass 26 May 2017 120,412 miles

All brake pipes are slightly corroded

Both front tyres slightly worn tread depth

Front brake discs are worn and corroded

Heat shield on turbo loose causing a rattle

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

N/s/r tyre is deteriorated, not showing cord at this time

O/s and center rear seat belts not inspected due to obstruction

O/s/r tyre is badly worn on the inner edge

Steering rack is damp but currently not leaking

Fail 25 May 2017 120,412 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm insecure excessive play in arm up and downwards (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working Lens broken as well, no sharp edge (1.4.A.2c)

All brake pipes are slightly corroded

Both front tyres slightly worn tread depth

Front brake discs are worn and corroded

Heat shield on turbo loose causing a rattle

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

N/s/r tyre is deteriorated, not showing cord at this time

O/s and center rear seat belts not inspected due to obstruction

O/s/r tyre is badly worn on the inner edge

Steering rack is damp but currently not leaking

Pass 1 Jun 2016 107,038 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 106,975 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 101,576 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2015 101,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Fail 12 May 2014 96,643 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front nearside tyre is starting to deteriorate

rear silencer rubbers are starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 May 2014 96,643 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front nearside tyre is starting to deteriorate

rear silencer rubbers are starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 May 2013 91,455 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 88,106 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2012 88,106 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 70,318 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2011 70,318 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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BD08 GJU is a 2008 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BD08 GJU, 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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BD08 GJU is a 2008 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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