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2017 CITROEN BERLINGO1.6L DIESEL

EL53 ACS

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2017 CITROEN BERLINGO — DIESEL, 1560cc. This vehicle has 61,122 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: paid. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
Valid
Expires 17/03/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/03/2027
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Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2017
Engine
1560cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent inspection on 18 March 2026 at 61,122 miles. The overall maintenance trend appears stable, as the vehicle consistently achieves clean passes after addressing initial failures. The failure recorded on 10 March 2026, just two miles prior to the pass, suggests a minor adjustment or consumable replacement that was rectified immediately, indicating a proactive approach to maintaining compliance rather than a systemic mechanical decline. At 61,122 miles over nine years, the Berlingo averages approximately 6,800 miles per annum. This low mileage is consistent with typical use for a vehicle of this age and generally results in less wear on the drivetrain components and suspension assembly. The record shows consistent usage patterns, with roughly 5,400 miles covered between May 2024 and March 2025, and another 1,500 miles between March 2025 and March 2026. This interval suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to high-intensity commercial cycles. A buyer should investigate the specific components that caused the failures in 2024 and 2026, although the provided data does not specify the defect codes. Given the low mileage, the physical inspection should focus on signs of rubber component degradation such as perished bushes or cracked tyres, which can occur due to age regardless of distance driven. Check the brake discs for corrosion and the structural sills and wheel arches for rust, as these are common weak points on Citroen vans of this era that are not driven frequently.

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 22 Jun 2026, 16:49
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent inspection on 18 March 2026 at 61,122 miles. The overall maintenance trend appears stable, as the vehicle consistently achieves clean passes after addressing initial failures. The failure recorded on 10 March 2026, just two miles prior to the pass, suggests a minor adjustment or consumable replacement that was rectified immediately, indicating a proactive approach to maintaining compliance rather than a systemic mechanical decline. At 61,122 miles over nine years, the Berlingo averages approximately 6,800 miles per annum. This low mileage is consistent with typical use for a vehicle of this age and generally results in less wear on the drivetrain components and suspension assembly. The record shows consistent usage patterns, with roughly 5,400 miles covered between May 2024 and March 2025, and another 1,500 miles between March 2025 and March 2026. This interval suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to high-intensity commercial cycles. A buyer should investigate the specific components that caused the failures in 2024 and 2026, although the provided data does not specify the defect codes. Given the low mileage, the physical inspection should focus on signs of rubber component degradation such as perished bushes or cracked tyres, which can occur due to age regardless of distance driven. Check the brake discs for corrosion and the structural sills and wheel arches for rust, as these are common weak points on Citroen vans of this era that are not driven frequently.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Citroen Berlingo (EL53 ACS) from 2017 show a total of 5 MOT tests between May 2024 and March 2026.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 60% pass rate, with 3 passes and 2 failures recorded. The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 8 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.

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