2017 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Diesel · EL53 ACS
2017 Citroen Berlingo (1.6L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 61,122 miles. MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN BERLINGO
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,122 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EL53 ACS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 61,122 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EL53 ACS MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Citroen Berlingo (EL53 ACS) between May 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
EL53 ACS Mileage History
- 24/05/202454,236 mi
- 24/05/202454,236 mi
- 13/03/202559,625 mi+5,389 mi
- 10/03/202661,120 mi+1,495 mi
- 18/03/202661,122 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,793 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën Berlingo (Mk2 facelift)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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