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YY59 PXL

2009 Citroen Berlingo

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,038 mi
Last recorded78,038 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Berlingo81,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 PXL
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 78,038 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 76,932 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test REAR ()

Fail 18 Mar 2025 76,924 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin no.4 injector leaking exhaust fumes into cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 4 Apr 2024 74,686 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 72,389 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 69,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 66,562 miles

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

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

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Apr 2019 66,585 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid ABS unit (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Apr 2018 64,213 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 64,195 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 61,685 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 61,685 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 59,376 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 54,863 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 54,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 49,183 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 41,432 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 41,377 miles

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

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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YY59 PXL is a 2009 Citroen Berlingo in Red 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 YY59 PXL, 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 YY59 PXL registered?

YY59 PXL is a 2009 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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