2005 Citroen Berlingo 1.9L Diesel · FN55 VTW

The Citroen Berlingo presents a broadly roadworthy status as of its most recent test on 5 April 2023, where it passed at 121,379 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend across the supplied history is stable, with no advisories or mechanical faults flagged at any stage. The record shows a clean pass in the latest examination, indicating the vehicle met statutory requirements at that point. The mileage stands at 121,379 miles against a 2005 build, equating to roughly 5,780 miles per year and reflecting light use for a 21-year-old van. Between the 11 April 2022 failure at 114,319 miles and the 12 April 2022 pass at 114,321 miles, the keeper covered only two miles before retest. From that pass to the 5 April 2023 failure at 121,378 miles and same-day pass at 121,379 miles, the annual addition was about 7,058 miles. The data is sparse and clean, with no wear-item or structural entries logged across either year. Both failed tests in April 2022 and April 2023 recorded no defects, meaning the rejections likely stemmed from administrative or documentation causes rather than mechanical condition. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers, and underbody structural integrity given the vehicle's age. Low annual mileage often masks standing corrosion and perished rubber components that a stationary van develops regardless of the clean MOT trail. Verify the V5C and test certificate numbers against DVSA records to confirm the zero-defect failures were procedural. Check exhaust emissions and tyre sidewall condition before purchase, as these consumables degrade with age even when unused. The Berlingo's history implies careful if infrequent use, but twenty-one years will test seals, hoses, and chassis rust beyond what the MOT entries disclose.