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BD09 OTX

2009 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

112,832 mi
Last recorded112,832 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Berlingo81,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 OTX
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 112,832 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced may need replacement or repair (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

old tow bar fixings heavily corroded (towbar removed )

subframe mounts are corroded as well as the top side of the subframe ,needs cleaning up and treating

Pass 6 Nov 2024 105,701 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Unions (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seats down time of test

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 105,643 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Unions (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seats down time of test

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 99,022 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 99,010 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Light unit sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 98,995 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 94,980 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 94,977 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 90,211 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 90,211 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 86,785 miles

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

high level brake light inop

Fail 10 Aug 2020 86,785 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

high level brake light inop

Pass 20 Aug 2019 82,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake on limit of binding

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished in depths of tread

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

rear suspension components slightly corroded in places

tow bar fixings and mounting brackets getting corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2019 82,153 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear brake on limit of binding

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished in depths of tread

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

rear suspension components slightly corroded in places

tow bar fixings and mounting brackets getting corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2018 74,249 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 74,249 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 69,662 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 69,662 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid x2 (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 62,563 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 62,563 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 55,916 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 55,916 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 49,077 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 40,812 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)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 31,954 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Jun 2012 31,954 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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BD09 OTX is a 2009 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BD09 OTX, 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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BD09 OTX is a 2009 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 20 July 2009.

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