2011 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Diesel · NL61 GVU
2011 Citroen Berlingo (1.6L, diesel). First registered 16 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 146,969 miles. MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN BERLINGO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,969 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL61 GVU Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
- 146,969 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL61 GVU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Citroen Berlingo (NL61 GVU) between September 2014 and November 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm one spot on inside (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
NL61 GVU Mileage History
- 15/09/201432,609 mi
- 27/08/201545,049 mi+12,440 mi
- 27/08/201545,049 mi
- 27/09/201659,882 mi+14,833 mi
- 27/09/201659,882 mi
- 22/09/201770,357 mi+10,475 mi
- 22/09/201770,357 mi
- 26/09/201873,408 mi+3,051 mi
- 26/09/201873,408 mi
- 25/09/201976,616 mi+3,208 mi
- 25/09/201976,616 mi
- 24/09/202081,753 mi+5,137 mi
- 17/09/2021141,326 mi+59,573 mi
- 14/11/2022162,354 km
- 09/11/2023115,303 mi
- 09/11/2023115,303 mi
- 11/11/2024131,293 mi+15,990 mi
- 11/11/2024131,299 mi+6 mi
- 04/11/2025146,969 mi+15,670 mi
Average of roughly 10,268 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën Berlingo (Mk2 pre-facelift)
Our database tracks 3 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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