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BF09 FMV

2009 Citroen Berlingo

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

127,653 mi
Last recorded127,653 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Berlingo81,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 FMV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 127,653 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 127,653 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect opaque lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mounting / floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working Centre high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 125,112 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2024 122,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 2 mm wearing on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 2 mm wearing on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

Fail 15 May 2024 122,822 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Will not extend out of reel (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 2 mm wearing on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 2 mm wearing on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 3 May 2023 112,755 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine has oil leak but not dripping on to floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 112,755 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine has oil leak but not dripping on to floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 May 2022 103,869 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 103,869 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Inside edge ()

Pass 19 May 2021 90,911 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 90,903 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Screw in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 77,170 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 77,170 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 76,760 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 76,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 75,361 miles

front brake disks corroded inside face n/s/f and o/s/f

Fail 10 Mar 2018 75,316 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (1.4.A.2f)

front brake disks corroded inside face n/s/f and o/s/f

o/s/f coil spring not seated correctly

Pass 4 Mar 2017 73,214 miles

brake fluid level low

coolant low

n/s/r tyre tread low on 3mm

o/s/f coil spring not seated correctly

Pass 17 Feb 2016 66,986 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 57,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 44,294 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 44,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 44,262 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 44,262 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 38,196 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 31,605 miles

stone chip in front screen in lower a zone

Fail 29 Feb 2012 31,605 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

stone chip in front screen in lower a zone

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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BF09 FMV is a 2009 Citroen Berlingo in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 BF09 FMV, 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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BF09 FMV is a 2009 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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