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BJ09 CLY

2009 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

210,477 mi
Last recorded210,477 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen Berlingo81,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 CLY
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 210,477 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 183,133 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 162,630 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 162,611 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine light on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety dip stick holder missing (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre obviously under inflated spare tyre (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 145,434 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

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

dipstick tube broken

heatshield insecure

intake pipes hanging loose

oil level low

Fail 18 Oct 2017 145,434 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

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

dipstick tube broken

heatshield insecure

intake pipes hanging loose

oil level low

Pass 20 Oct 2016 133,540 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 133,540 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 129,788 miles

engine oily

front pads worn

Fail 7 Jul 2015 129,787 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oily

front pads worn

Pass 2 Jun 2014 112,934 miles

coolant low

front pads

service light on

windscreen cracked

Fail 2 Jun 2014 112,934 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

coolant low

front pads

service light on

windscreen cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2013 86,594 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 86,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 May 2012 66,021 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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BJ09 CLY is a 2009 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BJ09 CLY, 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 BJ09 CLY registered?

BJ09 CLY is a 2009 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 11 May 2009.

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