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BF09 YLW

2009 Citroen Berlingo

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

316,635 mi
Last recorded316,635 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Berlingo81,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 YLW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 316,635 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 316,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2024 316,605 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2023 316,587 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 May 2022 316,430 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2021 314,037 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 May 2021 314,035 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 310,264 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 310,264 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Sump to subframe (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjuster does not work, may require a new headlamp (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 306,181 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 306,181 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 302,417 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 296,458 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 296,456 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 294,983 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 294,983 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 292,109 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 290,694 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 290,694 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 277,085 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 214,472 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 YLW is a 2009 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF09 YLW, 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 BF09 YLW registered?

BF09 YLW is a 2009 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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