2006 Citroen Berlingo 2.0L Diesel · AC03 ERN

The Citroen Berlingo passed its most recent MOT on 12 August 2025 at 124,268 miles with no defects recorded, leaving it roadworthy as of that test. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record reveals a recurring pattern of same-day failures followed by passes, with the vehicle failing on 11 August 2025 at 124,267 miles and again on 24 July 2024 at 122,038 miles, both with no defects logged. This suggests administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical deterioration, as the car then passed cleanly the following day on each occasion. The mileage progression shows light annual use for a 2006 vehicle. The record moved from 117,626 miles at the 2 August 2023 test to 122,039 miles in July 2024, then 124,268 miles by August 2025, equating to roughly 2,400 to 2,600 miles per year across the documented period. No rapid accumulation or unexplained gaps appear. The DVSA data is sparse, with only three pass certificates and two defect-free failures across two years, so the history offers limited insight into component wear but indicates no flagged advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and consumable items the MOT did not capture. At 124,268 miles and twenty years old, the Berlingo is prone to aged coil springs, worn suspension arms, and perished rubber mountings even where the tester logged nothing. Check the underside for corrosion around sills and subframes, and verify brake caliper operation and disc condition, since binding calipers or thin discs escape detection on a clean sheet. The repeated next-day pass after a failure implies the previous owner addressed minor test-centre queries promptly rather than neglecting the van. Given the absent advisories, previous keepers likely maintained basic upkeep. Treat the clean record as a baseline, not a guarantee, and budget for age-related rubber and brake refresh within the first 12 months of ownership.