2021 Citroen Berlingo 1.5L Diesel · CE21 TFF
2021 Citroen Berlingo (1.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2021. Recorded mileage 42,450 miles. MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN BERLINGO
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,450 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
CE21 TFF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 42,450 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CE21 TFF 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 2021 Citroen Berlingo (CE21 TFF) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 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 (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (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: “Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Bumper end cap damaged exposing sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i”; “Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Lamp unit broken exposing sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to lamp not working (4.1.2 (b))”.
CE21 TFF Mileage History
- 25/03/202428,323 mi
- 17/04/202534,221 mi+5,898 mi
- 23/03/202642,446 mi+8,225 mi
- 24/03/202642,450 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 7,078 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: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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