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Citroën Berlingo

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,560 cc

V5 EFLMOT history

V5 EFL is a black diesel Citroën Berlingo first used on 9 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 177,555 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

V5 EFL black Citroen Berlingo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Berlingo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
177,555 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
12,686 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 EFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Berlingo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
9 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 EFL was last recorded at 177,555 miles on 21 May 2026, 21,209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,346 miles · 3 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
21,209 miles
Average per year
12,686 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,555 miles
  • 2025 – 156,346 miles
  • 2024 – 138,518 miles
  • 2023 – 131,425 miles
  • 2022 – 127,295 miles
  • 2021 – 124,651 miles
  • 2020 – 113,792 miles
  • 2019 – 104,719 miles
  • 2018 – 80,261 miles
  • 2017 – 63,894 miles
  • 2016 – 48,867 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,555 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,555 miles (+21,209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    177,555 miles
    Test number
    517828997815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass156,346 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    156,346 miles
    Test number
    535908864387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail156,343 miles (+17,825)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,343 miles
    Test number
    940366026585
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% binding (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass138,518 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    138,518 miles
    Test number
    989455361781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edges
  5. Fail138,513 miles (+7,088)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,513 miles
    Test number
    625833233069
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edges
  6. Pass131,425 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    131,425 miles
    Test number
    816104414856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail131,424 miles (+4,129)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,424 miles
    Test number
    394321949309
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass127,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    127,295 miles
    Test number
    465842695494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail127,295 miles (+2,644)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,295 miles
    Test number
    941797857289
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  10. Pass124,651 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    124,651 miles
    Test number
    440173627961
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp insecure o/s/r tail lamp slightly insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  11. Fail124,651 miles (+10,859)1 major1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,651 miles
    Test number
    543769152185
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working replaced during test (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp insecure o/s/r tail lamp slightly insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  12. Pass113,792 miles (+9,073)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    113,792 miles
    Test number
    184400178618
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass104,719 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    104,719 miles
    Test number
    171427266769
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  14. Fail104,719 miles (+24,458)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,719 miles
    Test number
    156079014038
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  15. Pass80,261 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    80,261 miles
    Test number
    332232369193
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing uneven
  16. Fail80,261 miles (+16,367)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,261 miles
    Test number
    128325953228
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing uneven
  17. Pass63,894 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    63,894 miles
    Test number
    870042125155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre 2.5mm
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
  18. Fail63,894 miles (+15,027)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,894 miles
    Test number
    833238706833
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre 2.5mm
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
  19. Pass48,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    48,867 miles
    Test number
    106462386530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 EFL

Does V5 EFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 EFL is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 EFL?
The MOT on V5 EFL is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 EFL done?
V5 EFL was recorded at 177,555 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 12,686 miles a year.
Has V5 EFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 EFL has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2025.
Has the mileage on V5 EFL 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 V5 EFL find?
V5 EFL passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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