2005 Citroen Berlingo 2.0L Diesel · DV54 LDA

The Citroen Berlingo passed its most recent MOT on 21 January 2026 at 116,789 miles with no defects recorded, leaving it roadworthy as of that test. The maintenance trend reads as stable on paper, though the record shows a recurring pattern of initial failures followed by immediate passes at near-identical mileages, which points to administrative or presentation issues rather than worsening mechanical condition. The mileage sits low for a 2005 vehicle at roughly 5,561 miles per year. Between the 10 January 2024 pass at 111,804 miles and the 11 January 2025 pass at 114,479 miles the car covered only 2,675 miles. From January 2025 to the January 2026 tests it added 2,310 miles. The DVSA data is sparse and clean apart from the fail-pass pairs, with no advisories or defects logged across any entry. The January 2025 and January 2026 failures at 114,474 and 116,788 miles respectively recorded no defects, yet both reversed within days on a clean pass. That sequence suggests the vehicle may have been presented with paperwork or minor non-mechanical discrepancies rather than hard faults, but a buyer should still confirm the V5C and test station notes. Given the age and low use, inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for deterioration from standing, and check sills and subframes for corrosion. No recurring mechanical faults appear in the history to demand urgent rectification. A pre-purchase inspection should nonetheless verify there is no hidden structural rust or binding calipers, since the MOT record alone offers no deeper view of consumable wear beyond the test dates.