2020 Citroen Berlingo 1.5L Diesel · A7 DBH
2020 Citroen Berlingo (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2020. Recorded mileage 70,422 miles. MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN BERLINGO
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,422 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A7 DBH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2026
- 70,422 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A7 DBH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Citroen Berlingo (A7 DBH) between January 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
A7 DBH Mileage History
- 10/01/202344,233 mi
- 11/01/202344,233 mi
- 23/01/202454,762 mi+10,529 mi
- 18/03/202556,674 mi+1,912 mi
- 17/03/202670,422 mi+13,748 mi
Average of roughly 8,233 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën Berlingo (Mk3)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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