2021 Citroen Berlingo 1.5L Diesel · OV21 YBZ
2021 Citroen Berlingo (1.5L, diesel). First registered 29 May 2021. Recorded mileage 50,783 miles. MOT expired on 27 May 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN BERLINGO
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,783 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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OV21 YBZ Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2024
- 50,783 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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OV21 YBZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2021 Citroen Berlingo (OV21 YBZ) between May 2024 and May 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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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: Below Average
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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.
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