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V885 DRR

2000 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,853 mi
Last recorded127,853 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Citroen Berlingo106,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV885 DRR
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2026 127,853 miles

Emissions unable to be completed BADLY BLOWING EXHAUST NOT EMMITING ANY GAS FROM REAR (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting CHASIS RAIL TO FLOORING (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users LEAKING WATER ANTI / FREEZE MIX WHEN ENGINE RUNNING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 127,323 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

noise from engine

steering wheel covering coming loose

Pass 31 Jan 2024 126,680 miles

Belt squeak from engine

Fuel hose deteriorated Filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust box mount perished

Pass 9 Feb 2023 126,106 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated Filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust box mounting perished

Fail 27 Jan 2023 126,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fuel hose deteriorated Filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust box mounting perished

Pass 13 Jan 2022 125,278 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

RUSTYON UNDER SIDE

Fail 13 Jan 2022 125,271 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

RUSTYON UNDER SIDE

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYERS BADLY (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 123,469 miles

Offside rear tyre perished.

Fail 30 Dec 2020 123,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 16 Jan 2020 121,408 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wearing on inner edge + cuts in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

centre exhaust rusty + small hole

o/s/r + n/s/r outer sill damaged

oil leaks

steering wheel surround getting weak

Pass 31 Dec 2018 118,797 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2018 118,791 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SEAT MOUNTING ON FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 116,334 miles

Offside Front Inner o/s/f inner wing corrosion not excessive at time of test

Offside Offside chassis rail excessive corrosion (rear) not prescribed area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 116,334 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported centre rubber mount missing (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative return spring broken (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner o/s/f inner wing corrosion not excessive at time of test

Offside Offside chassis rail excessive corrosion (rear) not prescribed area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

reverse lights not working

Pass 18 Jan 2017 113,746 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 113,746 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 111,105 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Fail 24 Dec 2015 111,105 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2014 108,162 miles

Both front tyres badly perished.

Pass 18 Dec 2013 105,705 miles

Both front tyres perished.

Centre exhaust section weak and corroded[at the rear].

Pass 13 Dec 2012 103,367 miles

2 FRONT TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 100,985 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front tyre inner walls perrishing

o/s/r sill lip damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2011 98,899 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 98,830 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/side rear tyre perrished

Pass 9 Feb 2010 95,909 miles

Inner Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

N/S/R TYRE WALL GETTING PERISHED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 93,027 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 89,822 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f anti roll bar link pin buushes split

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush split

Fail 4 Mar 2008 89,822 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f anti roll bar link pin buushes split

o/s/f inner boot split

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush split

Pass 27 Feb 2007 85,824 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 85,759 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to split .

Nearside front anti roll bar link rubber covers split

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2006 81,152 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 81,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front suspension arm rear inner rear bushes showing signs of wair

cat converter rattle/exaust rusty at rear

n/side front anti roll link perrished and n/side ball joint cover split

o/side front tyre worn on inner edge

o/side rear tyre tread stepping

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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V885 DRR is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 V885 DRR, 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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V885 DRR is a 2000 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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