2015 Citroen Berlingo M-Space Feel Bluehdi 1.6L Heavy oil · AF65 NHJ

The most recent DVSA examination on 10 June 2026 resulted in a clean pass with no advisories, minor defects, or failures recorded, and this outcome is consistent with the pattern established across the prior two tests in June 2025 and June 2024. Looking at the broader history, the vehicle demonstrates a stable and well-maintained roadworthiness profile. The 2024 entry actually shows two recorded events on consecutive dates in June, with a failed test on the 8th followed immediately by a pass on the 18th. The failure entry itself carries no defect details, which is unusual but suggests an administrative or rectifiable issue that was corrected and re-tested successfully within ten days, rather than a fundamental mechanical problem. The only notable recorded advisory items appeared in May 2023, relating to both front tyres being worn close to the legal limit with edge wear to 2mm, alongside a minor defect for a deteriorated offside front constant velocity joint boot. The fact that these issues have not recurred in three subsequent tests indicates they were addressed at the time and have not developed into repeat concerns. Overall, the maintenance trend is best described as stable and improving, with the most recent results showing no cause for concern. With a recorded mileage of 74,175 miles over approximately eleven years, this Berlingo is averaging around 6,743 miles per annum, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age and class, sitting comfortably within the expected range for a small van or multi-purpose vehicle used for mixed personal and light commercial purposes. The annual accumulation is not low enough to raise serious concerns about prolonged standing, which can cause its own issues with seized calipers, perished rubber, and degraded fluids, nor is it high enough to suggest heavy commercial or motorway use that would dramatically accelerate wear on clutches, suspension, and drivetrain components. The MOT history does not show any unusual gaps or rapid mileage accumulations, with tests recorded at sensible annual intervals. This consistent usage pattern is generally favourable for mechanical longevity, as components are being regularly exercised and the vehicle is unlikely to have suffered the corrosive or perishing effects associated with vehicles that sit unused for extended periods. For a prospective buyer, although the MOT record is reassuringly clean in the most recent tests, the 2023 advisories for front tyre edge wear merit physical attention on inspection. Edge wear on both front tyres, particularly when symmetrical, typically points to geometric issues such as incorrect tracking, worn suspension bushes, or sagging coil springs rather than simply tyre age. On a test drive, listen for suspension clonks or knocks over uneven surfaces, which would suggest worn anti-roll bar drop links, strut top mountings, or lower wishbone bushes, and pay attention to any wandering or lack of straight-line stability that could indicate tracking misalignment. The 2023 minor defect for the offside front CV joint boot should be confirmed as rectified, ideally by inspecting the joint for fresh grease and ensuring the replacement boot is intact, as a split boot will rapidly destroy the joint and lead to a far more expensive repair. It is also worth inspecting both front tyres on the vehicle currently fitted, as the 2023 advisory suggests this axle may be prone to uneven consumption. Given the vehicle is now eleven years old, attention should also be directed towards age-related deterioration that MOT testing does not always fully capture. Inspect the sidewalls of all tyres for perishing or cracking, which is common on older rubber even where tread depth remains adequate, and check the spare or inflation kit if present. Examine the brake discs for signs of corrosion or lipping, particularly if the vehicle has been used for short urban journeys, and verify that the calipers are releasing correctly by feeling for uneven disc temperatures after a short drive. Check the condition of all coolant, brake fluid, and power steering fluid, noting that brake fluid should ideally be replaced every two years regardless of mileage due to its hygroscopic nature. Confirm the 12V battery health, as the original unit is well beyond typical service life, and inspect the timing belt or chain service history according to manufacturer schedules, which for a 2015 Berlingo would typically be a timing belt replacement interval that falls due around this age or mileage. Finally, verify that the service book is fully stamped and cross-reference the recorded mileages against any supporting invoices to ensure continuity.