2018 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Diesel · LD68 ADV

The 2018 Citroen Berlingo holds a valid roadworthy confirmation from its most recent MOT on 25 September 2025 at 67,724 miles, where the tester recorded no defects. The maintenance trajectory shows stability rather than decline. Two earlier failures on 14 September 2023 at 50,335 miles and 19 September 2024 at 62,687 miles were each followed by passes with zero defects listed, the latter on the same day. No worsening mechanical trend emerges from the DVSA data. Odometer readings track close to expected averages for an eight-year-old van. The vehicle covered 12,352 miles between the September 2023 failure and the September 2024 pass, a slightly elevated annual rate. Distance travelled then fell to 5,037 miles by the 2025 test, signalling reduced recent use. The MOT file is thin, offering just five entries and no advisories, so it reveals little about consumable condition. Despite the clean pass sheet, the unexplained failures without recorded defects demand caution. A buyer must verify the test history with DVSA and commission an independent inspection. Examine suspension bushes and coil springs for fatigue, inspect brake discs and calipers for binding or uneven wear, and probe chassis legs and sills for corrosion. Check exhaust emissions compliance and tyre tread, though none were flagged. The repeated fails cleared within days or same day with no faults suggest either clerical anomalies or diligent last-minute rectification by previous keepers. Such a pattern implies basic upkeep was not neglected outright, yet the sparse record leaves structural integrity unproven. Physical inspection remains the only reliable gauge of true condition.