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BD59 TVT

2009 Citroen Berlingo

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

177,442 mi
Last recorded177,442 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Berlingo81,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 TVT
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 177,442 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 165,738 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 165,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 153,356 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 139,686 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 134,783 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi section & centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel system ; L.P.G. Tank heavily corroded

Lighting ; Headlamps dip image fuzzy , suspect bulbs

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

Note ; Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 134,783 miles

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective will not release (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi section & centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel system ; L.P.G. Tank heavily corroded

Lighting ; Headlamps dip image fuzzy , suspect bulbs

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

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

Note ; Headlamp aim will require recheck at retest

Note ; Suspension springs should be replaced as a matched pair to ensure even ride & height

Note ; Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 126,949 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 122,965 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 112,837 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 97,802 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 91,667 miles

engine is overheating

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front tyre has worn on the outside edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has worn on the outside edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Dec 2016 91,653 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking LPG system leaking from union/pipe under the bonnet (white chalked) (7.2.3)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front tyre has worn on the outside edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has worn on the outside edge

Oil leak ()

engine is overheating

Pass 12 Jan 2016 85,592 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high level brake light inop

Fail 23 Dec 2015 85,592 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Centre Rear stop lamp not working

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 76,757 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 9 Dec 2013 64,612 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 64,612 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 54,601 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 54,601 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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BD59 TVT is a 2009 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BD59 TVT, 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 BD59 TVT registered?

BD59 TVT is a 2009 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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