2014 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Diesel · NV64 AAO

The Citroën Berlingo’s MOT history presents a stable roadworthiness trend, with the most recent test on 10 November 2025 at 83,060 miles passing without defects—a positive indicator of current compliance. The absence of recurring advisories or failures in the last two years suggests the vehicle has been maintained to meet basic legal standards, though the two back-to-back failures in November 2023 (both at 71,356 miles ) are unusual and unexplained in the record. These failures, occurring on the same day with identical mileage, imply either a temporary issue resolved before retesting or a clerical anomaly. The subsequent clean tests in November 2024 (pass and fail at 77,847–77,852 miles ) and the final pass in November 2025 suggest no persistent mechanical degradation, but the lack of documented defects leaves unanswered questions about what caused the earlier failures. The mileage accumulation of 6,922 miles per year aligns closely with the vehicle’s age, indicating moderate but consistent use without extreme wear patterns. The gap between the 2023 and 2024 tests (approximately 6,500 miles over 12 months ) matches the average annual mileage, while the 2024–2025 interval covers 5,208 miles in roughly 12 months , suggesting a slight reduction in usage or a longer period between tests. The absence of rapid mileage spikes or prolonged inactivity implies the vehicle has not been subjected to either heavy commercial use or prolonged neglect. However, the lack of advisories or defects in the record means critical wear items—such as suspension components, brake condition, or structural corrosion—have not been formally assessed by an MOT tester in over a year. Given the clean MOT history, a buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of suspension bushes and coil springs , as these are common wear points not always caught by MOT tests unless visibly degraded. The rear brake system warrants close attention, particularly for binding calipers or uneven disc wear, given the unexplained failures in 2023. Structural integrity should be checked for corrosion in wheel arches, sills, or subframe , especially in a 12-year-old van exposed to UK road conditions. While the MOT record shows no defects, the two unexplained failures raise the possibility of undocumented repairs or deferred maintenance, so a pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic is strongly advised.