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V527 JBV

2000 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,024 mi
Last recorded85,024 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV527 JBV
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 85,024 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 82,904 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 80,145 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 77,438 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 77,434 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 74,296 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 70,224 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 64,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 64,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated grease from cv boot (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated grease from cv boot (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 64,200 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 56,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 56,822 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 54,655 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 54,655 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 54,487 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 53,026 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 50,295 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 46,977 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 46,977 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 43,492 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 39,049 miles

n side rear tyre has sidewall cracks

Pass 15 Mar 2011 35,997 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 33,345 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 30,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 30,262 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 29,110 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 28,222 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 27 Jun 2007 28,222 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 26,723 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Jul 2006 26,723 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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V527 JBV is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2000 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 106,222 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 V527 JBV, 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 26 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V527 JBV registered?

V527 JBV is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 18 February 2000.

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The MOT history for V527 JBV shows 30 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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