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BF09 YNC

2009 Citroen Berlingo

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

197,985 mi
Last recorded197,985 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Berlingo81,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 YNC
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 197,985 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2025 193,482 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 193,456 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.85 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 23 May 2024 188,723 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S - Rear bushes perished/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 188,697 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S - Rear bushes perished/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 182,768 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Outrigger. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 25 Aug 2022 174,735 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively O/S & N/S (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 164,340 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 164,339 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 159,520 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 153,487 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 153,487 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 146,720 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 135,278 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 114,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 114,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 94,051 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 77,726 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 77,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 67,600 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 60,674 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Jul 2012 60,281 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 YNC is a 2009 Citroen Berlingo in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YNC, 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 YNC registered?

BF09 YNC is a 2009 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 19 August 2009.

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