Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2014 Citroen Berlingo 625 LX HDI?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2014 Citroen Berlingo 625 LX HDI?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2014 Citroen Berlingo 625 LX HDI?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2014 Citroen Berlingo 625 LX HDI?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Citroen Berlingo 625 LX HDI (2014)

381 real MOT outcomes analysed • 72% first-time pass rate

2014 Citroen Berlingo 625 LX HDI

CarHunch analysed 381 real MOT records for the 2014 Citroen Berlingo 625 LX HDI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 8% below UK average

72%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

103,100

typical mileage

85,661–130,630 middle half

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

0.57

avg MOT failures per car

over 4.6 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2014 Citroen Berlingo 625 LX HDI

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (99%)	379	71.9%	0.58
Gas Bi-Fuel (1%)	2	93.8%	0.5

Mileage Distribution

Most 2014 Citroen Berlingo 625 LX HDI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

85,661

low mileage

103,100

typical

130,630

high mileage

Half of all 2014 Citroen Berlingo 625 LX HDI vehicles fall between 85,661 and 130,630 miles.

2014 Citroen Berlingo 625 LX HDI — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 214 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 97% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.

MOT History Averages

4.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.57

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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