2021 Citroen Berlingo 1.5L Diesel · GF71 UMJ
2021 Citroen Berlingo (1.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2021. Recorded mileage 14,962 miles. MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN BERLINGO
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 14,962 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.
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GF71 UMJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 14,962 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF71 UMJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Citroen Berlingo (GF71 UMJ) between October 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 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: Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (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.
GF71 UMJ Mileage History
- 03/10/20249,069 mi
- 30/10/202512,838 mi+3,769 mi
- 19/08/202614,962 mi+2,124 mi
Average of roughly 3,143 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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