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BF09 XCV

2009 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

205,990 mi
Last recorded205,990 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Berlingo81,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 205,990 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 205,988 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis out rigger hold and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 194,423 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 194,423 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 184,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Sill dented

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 184,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Little reserve travel on handbrake

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

Offside Rear Outer Sill dented

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 175,106 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin over half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 175,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin over half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 164,843 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 164,843 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Bearing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Bearing. (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 7 May 2019 155,494 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 146,158 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 146,117 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 May 2017 138,156 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 129,217 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 129,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 117,946 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 95,906 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 70,675 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 50,779 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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BF09 XCV is a 2009 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XCV, 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 XCV is a 2009 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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