2015 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Diesel · NJ15 FWB

The 2015 Citroen Berlingo presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 17 October 2025 at 69,570 miles with zero defects recorded. The preceding failure on 16 October 2025 at 69,568 miles also carried no listed defects, suggesting a retest following a minor administrative or procedural issue rather than a mechanical fault. Looking back through the record, the 2024 and 2023 tests both followed the same pattern of a one-day retest with no defects flagged on either occasion. This consistency across four test cycles spanning nearly three years indicates a vehicle that has been kept in sound mechanical order with no recurring or unresolved advisories. The mileage accumulation tells a straightforward story. Between the November 2023 pass at 64,836 miles and the October 2025 pass at 69,570 miles, the van covered 4,734 miles over approximately two years, averaging roughly 2,367 miles annually during that window. Across its full eleven-year life, the total of 69,570 miles works out to approximately 6,325 miles per year, which sits comfortably within the typical range for a light commercial vehicle of this age. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer readings that would raise concerns about clocking or prolonged periods of disuse. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. The Berlingo platform is prone to corrosion on rear suspension mounting points, subframes, and inner wing arches, particularly on older examples, so a close check for structural rust is warranted even where the MOT has not flagged it. Front suspension bushes and drop links commonly wear on these vehicles around the 60,000 to 70,000-mile mark, so listen for clunking over rough surfaces and inspect for perished rubber. The 1.6-litre diesel variants can develop sticky turbo vanes and EGR valve carbon build-up that may not always trigger an MOT failure but will affect drivability and fuel economy. Brake condition deserves attention too. Rear brake calipers on Berlingos are known to seize or bind, and while no such defect appears on the current record, a test drive should confirm that the vehicle rolls freely when cold and that the handbrake holds firmly on a gradient. Check tyre condition and age, as uneven wear can point to tracking or suspension geometry issues that have not yet reached an MOT failure threshold. Overall, the documentary record is as clean as one could hope for at this mileage, but the MOT is a snapshot, and a hands-on inspection remains essential before committing to purchase.