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V865 MEW

2000 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV865 MEW
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 201,951 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust back box corroded.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside chassis rail corroded.

Offside outer sill corroded and holed.

Offside rear wheel arch corroded.

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

Power steering pipes corroded.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 198,805 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 198,763 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 195,423 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease.

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front discs corroded inner faces.

Inner and outer sills corroded.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency only just met (51%).

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody and engine bay corroded.

Pass 8 Nov 2021 191,593 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded.

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

Service brake efficiency only just met (50%).

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody and engine bay corroded.

Various brake pipes greased so unable to fully inspect.

Fail 29 Oct 2021 191,573 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both rear. (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded.

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody and engine bay corroded.

Various brake pipes greased so unable to fully inspect.

Pass 15 Oct 2020 190,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all brake pipes greased

service brake just met efficiency 53%

Pass 13 Sep 2019 188,948 miles

Both rear tyres cracking between tread.

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front brake slightly binding.

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge and cracking between tread.

Rear axle/suspension corroded.

Underbody and inside engine bay corroding.

Various brake pipes greased.

Pass 15 Sep 2018 187,192 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front brake slightly binding.

Nearside rear tyre cracking between tread.

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

Various brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection.

Pass 19 Sep 2017 185,342 miles

Nearside front coil spring corroded.

Nearside rear tyre cracking between tread.

Unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to grease applied.

Pass 10 Oct 2016 182,555 miles

Nearside front coil spring corroded.

Nearside rear tyre cracking between tread.

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

Unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to grease applied.

Fail 4 Oct 2016 182,507 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle/rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front coil spring corroded.

Nearside rear tyre cracking between tread.

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

Unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to grease applied.

Pass 7 Oct 2015 180,093 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside front coil spring corroded.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 180,060 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside front coil spring corroded.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 176,523 miles

Both front indicators slightly discoloured.

Brake compensator valve slightly seized.

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 158,218 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 131,230 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 98,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front brake discs corroded on inside

Pass 16 Mar 2009 89,429 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 78,898 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 78,897 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 69,331 miles

1/ front number plate slightly damaged †2/front brake disc`s in poor condition

Pass 20 Mar 2006 64,398 miles

Both front shocks weeping

Front registration plate faded

Non reinforced tyre fitted to NSF

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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V865 MEW is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 V865 MEW, 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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V865 MEW is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 29 February 2000.

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