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BG09 WVJ

2009 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,861 mi
Last recorded110,861 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Berlingo81,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 WVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 110,861 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 107,771 miles

Nearside 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))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

bonnet catch faulty

Pass 30 May 2023 104,324 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough both upper strut top bearing's noisy when steering is turned (2.1.1 (a))

both bonnet release handles faulty

Fail 24 May 2023 104,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both full length outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough both upper strut top bearing's noisy when steering is turned (2.1.1 (a))

both bonnet release handles faulty

Pass 18 May 2022 99,751 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 95,070 miles

Advise tyres wearing close to legal limit.

Pass 21 May 2019 78,743 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2019 78,743 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 69,692 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 63,519 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 56,798 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 49,532 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 40,323 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 40,292 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 33,101 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 25,178 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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BG09 WVJ 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 81.3%.

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 BG09 WVJ, 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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BG09 WVJ is a 2009 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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