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Citroën Berlingo

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,868 cc

T281 SDLMOT history

T281 SDL is a white diesel Citroën Berlingo first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 183,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Jul 2025
Mileage
183,485 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2024
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T281 SDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Berlingo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,868 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T281 SDL was last recorded at 183,485 miles on 9 Jul 2024, 5,547 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,938 miles · 12 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
5,547 miles
Average per year
6,880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 183,485 miles
  • 2023 – 177,938 miles
  • 2022 – 174,016 miles
  • 2021 – 168,307 miles
  • 2020 – 163,598 miles
  • 2019 – 156,477 miles
  • 2018 – 149,578 miles
  • 2017 – 143,559 miles
  • 2016 – 137,671 miles
  • 2015 – 130,537 miles
  • 2014 – 123,252 miles
  • 2013 – 113,058 miles
  • 2012 – 100,841 miles
  • 2011 – 89,844 miles
  • 2010 – 85,771 miles
  • 2009 – 77,952 miles
  • 2008 – 69,747 miles
  • 2007 – 64,397 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,485 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,485 miles (+5,547)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    183,485 miles
    Test number
    335653630246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass177,938 miles (+135)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    177,938 miles
    Test number
    988942728737
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper body corroded. not structural.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail177,803 miles (+3,787)2 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,803 miles
    Test number
    141381381514
    • DangerousNearside Rear Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top mount area. Corroded inner arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper body corroded. not structural.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass174,016 miles (+5,709)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    174,016 miles
    Test number
    527905898771
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass168,307 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    168,307 miles
    Test number
    495714145758
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail168,307 miles (+4,709)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,307 miles
    Test number
    789238697511
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass163,598 miles (+7,121)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    163,598 miles
    Test number
    257025772935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass156,477 miles (+6,899)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    156,477 miles
    Test number
    483209356046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass149,578 miles (+6,019)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    149,578 miles
    Test number
    954928113116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass143,559 miles (+5,888)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    143,559 miles
    Test number
    780766186654
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

  11. Pass137,671 miles (+7,134)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    137,671 miles
    Test number
    375886768989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass130,537 miles (+7,285)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    130,537 miles
    Test number
    807471115118
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play offside inner rack end

  13. Pass123,252 miles (+10,194)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    123,252 miles
    Test number
    925735094066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass113,058 miles (+12,217)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    113,058 miles
    Test number
    567629683006
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass100,841 miles (+10,997)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    100,841 miles
    Test number
    499008182076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass89,844 miles (+4,073)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    89,844 miles
    Test number
    517679761018
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight brake bind on nsr

  17. Fail85,771 miles6 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,771 miles
    Test number
    281763780015
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass85,771 miles (+7,819)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    85,771 miles
    Test number
    603483880097
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass77,952 miles (+8,205)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    77,952 miles
    Test number
    793834189037
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight fault os indicator

  20. Pass69,747 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    69,747 miles
    Test number
    163114498050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Fail69,746 miles (+5,349)11 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,746 miles
    Test number
    984042598063
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass64,397 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    64,397 miles
    Test number
    120068177460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T281 SDL

Does T281 SDL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T281 SDL expired on 11 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T281 SDL?
The MOT on T281 SDL expired on 11 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T281 SDL done?
T281 SDL was recorded at 183,485 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2024, an average of 6,880 miles a year.
Has T281 SDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T281 SDL has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T281 SDL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T281 SDL find?
T281 SDL passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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