2014 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Diesel · CF63 FHK

The Citroën Berlingo’s MOT history presents an unusual but ultimately reassuring picture of roadworthiness. The most recent test, conducted on 29 April 2025 at 165,283 miles , passed with no advisories or defects—a clean outcome that suggests the vehicle met all DVSA thresholds for structural integrity, emissions, and mechanical function. The preceding two tests, however, reveal a puzzling anomaly: both the 13 September 2024 and 23 May 2024 entries were marked as failed despite no recorded defects. This inconsistency raises questions about data accuracy or tester error, but the absence of any advisories or repeat failures in subsequent tests implies the issues were either administrative oversights or resolved immediately without formal documentation. The trend is stable in terms of mechanical soundness, though the repeated failures without explanation demand clarification from the seller. Mileage accumulation is aggressive for a vehicle of this age, with 165,283 miles logged over roughly 12 years—an average of 13,774 miles per annum , well above the UK’s typical annual average. The gap between tests is also irregular: the 155,974-mile test on 3 October 2023 to the next on 23 May 2024 (6,486 miles in seven months) suggests either intensive use or a delay in testing. More concerning is the 162,460-mile to 162,946-mile span between the two 2024 failures, covering just 526 miles in four months —a stark slowdown that could indicate mechanical hesitation, fuel system issues, or simply a prolonged period off the road. The seller should explain this discrepancy, as such mileage patterns often correlate with underlying problems, even if the MOT records show no defects. Given the lack of advisories or defects in the past year, a buyer should still prioritise a thorough inspection of high-wear components. The suspension—particularly the front coil springs, anti-roll bars, and rear bushings —should be checked for fatigue or corrosion, especially if the vehicle has been driven heavily on uneven surfaces. Braking systems, including disc thickness, caliper binding, and pad wear , warrant close scrutiny, as high mileage can accelerate brake fade even without MOT flags. Exhaust emissions and EGR valve function (if applicable) should also be verified, given the unusual mileage fluctuations. Structural corrosion, particularly around wheel arches, sills, and subframe mounts , is critical; the Berlingo’s bodywork is prone to rust in damp conditions, and hidden corrosion could compromise safety without visible signs. Finally, the timing belt or chain (if applicable) and coolant system should be inspected for age-related degradation, as these are often overlooked in high-mileage vehicles with otherwise clean MOT histories.