2021 Citroen Berlingo 1.5L Diesel · SO70 BVJ
2021 Citroen Berlingo (1.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2021. Recorded mileage 86,638 miles. MOT valid until 31 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN BERLINGO
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,638 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO70 BVJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 86,638 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO70 BVJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Citroen Berlingo (SO70 BVJ) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 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: Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
SO70 BVJ Mileage History
- 09/05/202459,886 mi
- 06/05/202573,709 mi+13,823 mi
- 06/05/202573,709 mi
- 18/05/202685,997 mi+12,288 mi
- 02/06/202686,638 mi+641 mi
Average of roughly 12,964 miles per year across 5 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: Good
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