2012 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Diesel · LJ12 CYA

The 2012 Citroen Berlingo presents a stable maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass at its most recent test on 5 June 2025 at 100,882 miles. The record shows no defects recorded across the majority of its recent history, indicating consistent mechanical upkeep. A minor anomaly occurred in June 2024 when the vehicle failed its test at 92,164 miles, only to pass a retest ten days later at 92,515 miles with no defects listed for either event. This suggests a transient issue was rectified between tests, resulting in a currently stable mechanical state. The mileage accumulation aligns closely with the vehicle's age, averaging roughly 7,206 miles annually, which reflects typical light commercial or domestic usage. Between the 2022 test at 72,721 miles and the 2023 test at 82,756 miles, the van covered 10,035 miles, demonstrating active use. This dropped slightly to 8,367 miles over the following year leading to the 2025 test. The data shows no alarming gaps or sudden spikes in usage, pointing to steady, predictable ownership patterns rather than prolonged periods of inactivity or excessive high-mileage runs. Despite the clean MOT record, the absence of recent testing requires caution; the current MOT certificate expired on 5 June 2026, meaning the vehicle now requires a fresh roadworthiness assessment before legal use. A buyer should inspect the structural integrity of the load floor and sills, as older Berlingos are prone to corrosion that testers sometimes overlook unless it becomes severe. Suspension bushes and exhaust mounting rubbers warrant a close visual check for perishing, given the van's age and typical wear from load carrying. While the brakes and emissions have historically passed without advisories, verifying the condition of the brake discs and calipers for any signs of binding remains prudent, considering the van's working-life mileage.