2013 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Diesel · AB62 MAR

The Citroen Berlingo presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 27 March 2026 at 233,678 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from March 2023 to March 2025 also passed clean. The only blemish is a failed test on 27 March 2023 at 194,914 miles, reversed the next day at 194,916 miles with no defects logged, which points to an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. At roughly 13 years old the vehicle carries 233,678 miles, an average of near 17,975 miles per year, which is high for a 2013 light van and signals sustained use. Annual accumulation stayed consistent: 25,052 miles between March 2023 and March 2024, then 10,362 and 3,548 miles in the following two years, showing the yearly distance dropped sharply after 2024. The DVSA history is sparse on faults, with no advisories for suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions across the visible record. A clean pass sheet does not exempt the buyer from physical inspection given the mileage. The tester logged no advisories, yet at 233,678 miles expect worn coil springs, degraded suspension bushes, and tired drivetrain mounts through normal fatigue. Check the subframe and sills for structural rust, and measure brake disc thickness and caliper operation, as high annual use wears these silently between tests. Previous keepers appear to have maintained statutory testing without skipped years, and the absence of repeated failures suggests basic upkeep was not neglected. Verify service receipts for cambelt, clutch, and gearbox condition, since the MOT cycle does not examine internal wear. The Berlingo stands as a mechanically sound used purchase on paper, subject to confirmation of consumable and structural state at viewing.