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BF59 LVJ

2009 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

160,146 mi
Last recorded160,146 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Berlingo81,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 LVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 160,146 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2025 160,142 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 157,756 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

rear underside corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2023 156,399 miles

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

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

general underbody surface corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2023 156,399 miles

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

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

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

general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2022 150,461 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both sides sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 143,133 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill signs of crash damage (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various underbody signs of surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 143,133 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill signs of crash damage (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various underbody signs of surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 136,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 139,254 miles

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

Offside Outer sill signs of damage

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

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

varius underbody corrosion

Fail 11 Nov 2019 129,225 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer sill signs of damage

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

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

varius underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2018 124,935 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 124,935 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 115,758 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 112,252 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 108,287 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 42,189 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 35,139 miles

Nearside Rear 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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BF59 LVJ is a 2009 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 BF59 LVJ, 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 BF59 LVJ registered?

BF59 LVJ is a 2009 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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