2020 Citroen Berlingo 1.5L Diesel · LB70 AEU

The Citroen Berlingo currently holds a failed MOT status from the 2 April 2026 test at 138,151 miles, leaving it unroadworthy until the recorded defect is rectified. The maintenance trend shows a worsening pattern: the vehicle failed twice in early 2024, twice again in February 2025, and most recently in April 2026, with each failure followed by a pass only days later. This repeated fail-pass cycle within short windows indicates last-minute corrective work rather than proactive upkeep. The mileage record reveals heavy use for a six-year-old van. It covered 92,074 miles by 1 March 2024, rose to 122,014 miles by 19 February 2025, and reached 138,151 miles by April 2026, averaging roughly 23,000 miles per year. The jump of nearly 30,000 miles between the March 2024 and February 2025 tests points to sustained high-speed or commercial duty cycles that accelerate wear on drivetrain and suspension components. DVSA entries list no defects against any test, so the records give no specific mechanical advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, or corrosion to pursue. The recurring administrative failures without noted faults suggest the car may have presented for test with minor non-documented issues such as lamp faults or tyre tread, then been patched quickly. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity, coil springs, and binding calipers given the mileage and the pattern of repeated test failures. Given the high annual mileage and four failures across three years, previous keepers likely deferred routine consumable replacement until forced by the tester. Verify the April 2026 failure cause via the full DVSA certificate, and confirm the vehicle now carries a valid pass before purchase.