2009 Citroën Berlingo · 29,362 MOT tests
2009 Citroën Berlingo reliability
2009 Citroën Berlingos fail 48.3% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 22 Berlingo years (29,362 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Berlingos: 41.9%)
- 48.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Berlingos: 41.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 112,823
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 29,362
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- 2010 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 11.8% of tests fail here (80% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 8% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Citroën Berlingo
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics28.4%
- Suspension16.4%
- Body, chassis and structure11.8%
- Brakes10%
- Tyres8.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 8.06%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 7.94%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 7.68%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.7%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 4.65%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Registration plate lamp not working 4.13%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (20.28%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (16.32%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.26%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (10.01%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.11%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.93%)
Other years
Every Citroën Berlingo year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Citroën Berlingo reliable?
2009 Citroën Berlingos fail 48.3% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 22 Berlingo years (29,362 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Citroën Berlingo MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (8.06% of tests), stop lamp not working (7.94% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (7.68% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Citroën Berlingo have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Citroën Berlingo shows 112,823 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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