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BF09 FNR

2009 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Citroen Berlingo81,503 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 FNR
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 142,251 miles

Nearside Rear wheel corroded

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 142,249 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear wheel corroded

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 140,041 miles

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

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly Both (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 140,030 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly Both (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 136,273 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 128,531 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 122,529 miles

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

Rear brake pads low

Pass 1 Oct 2015 18,961 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 104,398 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 93,136 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 93,136 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 85,137 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Fail 30 Sep 2013 85,137 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Oct 2012 78,516 miles

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

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 FNR is a 2009 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FNR, 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 FNR is a 2009 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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