2017 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Diesel · MW67 CGU

The Citroën Berlingo’s most recent MOT test on 2025-10-28 passed without defects, but the immediate preceding test on 2025-10-20 failed—despite identical mileage—indicating a potential administrative or procedural oversight rather than a mechanical trend. The pattern over the past two years shows no recurring technical faults, with consecutive passes in December 2024 and November 2023, all without advisories or defects. While this suggests the vehicle has avoided major failures, the abrupt failure just before the last pass warrants scrutiny of whether the test centre’s process or the vehicle’s condition was the issue. No structural or suspension components were flagged in any test, but the lack of advisories in prior passes means hidden wear—such as suspension bushes or coil springs—cannot be confirmed. The recorded mileage of 103,430 miles over nine years aligns with typical usage for this model, averaging around 11,500 miles annually. There are no significant gaps or spikes in mileage between tests, with the most recent interval (October 2024 to October 2025) covering just 9,968 miles, which is unusually low for a vehicle in regular use. This suggests either extended periods of low activity or potential mileage tampering, though the consistency of the numbers makes the latter less likely. The December 2024 test at 93,462 miles followed closely by a failure at the same mileage is particularly odd, as it implies no mechanical deterioration between tests—unless the failure was procedural. Given the absence of defects in the latest pass, a buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of the suspension system, including all bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers, as these are common wear items not always flagged in MOTs. The brakes, particularly the rear calipers and discs, should be checked for binding or uneven wear, as the repeated failures at identical mileages in late 2024 could hint at a latent issue. Structural corrosion in wheel arches, sills, or the subframe should also be examined, as rust can develop silently despite passing MOTs. Finally, verify the integrity of the exhaust system and catalytic converter, as emissions-related failures are often overlooked until they become severe. The lack of advisories in prior tests means some wear may be concealed, so visual and functional checks are essential.