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BE55 RTE

2009 Citroen Berlingo

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

170,598 mi
Last recorded170,598 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Berlingo81,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE55 RTE
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 170,598 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Number plate light cover missing.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective Flat.

Pass 5 Jun 2025 165,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn / wearing outer edge, also wearing uneven. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bearing rough in operation. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective Flat.

Pass 21 May 2024 160,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 158,159 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 154,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 154,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 145,547 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 138,029 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly, pads are good (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 134,920 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 128,386 miles

Exhaust system, light rust corrosion

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 128,386 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust system, light rust corrosion

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 118,357 miles

EML IS ON

Pass 28 Jan 2017 101,296 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 101,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 81,650 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 62,239 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 32,973 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)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 32,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 22,413 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 21,225 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 21,225 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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BE55 RTE is a 2009 Citroen Berlingo in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BE55 RTE, 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 BE55 RTE registered?

BE55 RTE is a 2009 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 15 January 2009.

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