2020 Citroen Berlingo 1.5L Diesel · AY70 XEV
2020 Citroen Berlingo (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2020. Recorded mileage 42,839 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN BERLINGO
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,839 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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AY70 XEV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 42,839 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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AY70 XEV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Citroen Berlingo (AY70 XEV) between August 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
AY70 XEV Mileage History
- 15/08/202322,007 mi
- 31/05/202431,923 mi+9,916 mi
- 23/01/202537,012 mi+5,089 mi
- 22/01/202642,839 mi+5,827 mi
Average of roughly 8,541 miles per year across 4 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: Good
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- PureTech Timing Belt (Wet Belt) DegradationSerious
The 1.2 petrol engine in the Berlingo is subject to wet-belt degradation (Recall R/2020/331). Debris can block the oil pickup, leading to vacuum pump failure and loss of braking assistance.
- AdBlue Tank and Pump Failure (BlueHDi)Serious
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- DPF Regeneration Trouble (Short Trips)Moderate
The BlueHDi diesel can clog its DPF quickly on short urban journeys, leading to limp mode, excessive fuel consumption and potential turbo damage.
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