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BJ09 CLU

2009 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

42,621 mi
Last recorded42,621 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Berlingo81,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 CLU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 42,621 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 42,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

coolant low

Pass 25 Oct 2024 42,061 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 42,066 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ABS LIGHT, DISPLAYED. (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault ESP LIGHT, DISPLAYED. (7.12 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH, FRONT HEADLIGHTS. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 41,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked at tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 41,261 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 41,249 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 40,572 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 40,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 39,808 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 37,445 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 27 Apr 2018 34,991 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 31,964 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 28,880 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 25,360 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre heavily perished and cracked

osf tyre heavily perished and cracked

Pass 6 May 2014 22,270 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 18,619 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 18,617 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2012 15,344 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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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BJ09 CLU is a 2009 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BJ09 CLU, 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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BJ09 CLU is a 2009 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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