2013 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Diesel · FM62 BYW

The most recent MOT test on 24 March 2026 at 193,688 miles shows a pass, indicating the vehicle currently meets minimum roadworthiness standards. However, the maintenance trend is difficult to assess due to significant anomalies in the DVSA record. On that same day, a failed test is logged at the identical mileage of 193,688 miles, yet both the pass and the fail list no defects. A similar discrepancy appears in the March 2025 entry, where a fail at 153,897 miles and a pass at 153,898 miles both record zero defects. These conflicting entries suggest either administrative errors or a failure to properly record the defects that caused the initial failures, making the true mechanical trend impossible to verify from the data alone. The mileage accumulation pattern raises immediate concerns regarding the vehicle's recent usage and potential odometer integrity. Between the October 2024 test at 147,525 miles and the March 2025 test at 153,897 miles, the Berlingo covered roughly 6,372 miles over six months, aligning with the high annual average of approximately 14,899 miles. Yet, in the twelve months following the March 2025 test, the recorded mileage jumps drastically to 193,688 miles—an increase of nearly 40,000 miles in a single year. Such a dramatic spike deviates sharply from the prior usage pattern and warrants scrutiny for potential mileage discrepancies or exceptionally high-intensity commercial use. Given the recorded mileage and the data inconsistencies, a physical inspection must focus on high-wear structural and mechanical components. The tester should thoroughly examine the suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers for deterioration typical of a heavy-use commercial vehicle. Brake discs and calipers require close scrutiny for corrosion and binding, while the underbody and sills must be checked for structural corrosion. The drastic mileage jump also necessitates verifying the condition of the clutch, drivetrain, and exhaust system against the stated 193,688 miles to ensure the wear aligns with the recorder.