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BF59 VZG

2009 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,565 mi
Last recorded159,565 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen Berlingo81,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 VZG
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 159,565 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 159,559 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 144,731 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 144,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 129,006 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 129,006 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 113,861 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 113,861 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 99,704 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 96,322 miles

Clutch pedal loose/insecure.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush perished. (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Perished. (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust hanger incomplete.

Pass 10 Sep 2016 86,876 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 83,319 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 73,825 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 60,539 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 46,690 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 46,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside 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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BF59 VZG is a 2009 Citroen Berlingo in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BF59 VZG, 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 VZG registered?

BF59 VZG is a 2009 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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