2006 Citroen Berlingo 1.9L Diesel · GJ06 AFK

The Citroen Berlingo currently fails the roadworthiness test and the maintenance trend is worsening. The most recent MOT on 28 January 2026 at 211,034 miles recorded a failure with no defects listed, leaving the vehicle without a valid certificate as of today. In January 2025 the van failed on 2 January at 156,644 miles and again on 27 January at 157,540 miles before passing on 30 January at the same mileage, all with no defects logged. This pattern of repeated test failures ahead of a final failed examination signals declining compliance rather than resolved mechanical faults. Mileage accumulation shows a pronounced spike in the final recorded year. The 12 January 2024 pass at 131,613 miles gave way to the 2 January 2025 failure at 156,644 miles, a modest 25,031 miles over eleven months. Between 2 and 30 January 2025 the odometer moved only 896 miles across three tests. The jump to 211,034 miles by 28 January 2026 equates to 53,494 miles in twelve months, far above the circa 10,552 miles per annum average for the vehicle's age. The supplied record is sparse, covering only two years, and shows no advisories or defects across any entry. A buyer must physically verify structural integrity and mechanical condition given the high terminal mileage and opaque failure history. The tester logged no suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, binding calipers, corrosion or exhaust emissions issues, yet a 20-year-old Citroen with 211,034 miles will likely exhibit worn suspension components and fatigue. Inspect the subframe and sills for corrosion. Check the front suspension bushes and rear coil springs for fracture. Examine brake discs and calipers for binding after a road test. Previous owners presented the van for multiple tests in quick succession without recorded defects, implying either minimal mechanical intervention or reliance on test centre discretion. Given the lack of documented faults, the onus falls on an independent pre-purchase inspection to confirm the Berlingo's true roadworthiness before any transaction.