2014 CITROEN BERLINGO1.6L Diesel

The 2025‑09‑09 MOT at 199,897 miles resulted in a pass, confirming that the vehicle currently meets the minimum roadworthiness standards despite minor defects such as an inoperative registration lamp, worn but not seriously compromised brake discs, and tyres approaching the legal limit. The recent success follows a series of failures in 2024, indicating a stabilisation of the mechanical condition rather than ongoing deterioration, and the earlier 2023 and 2022 passes show a clear trend toward improved reliability. With a recorded mileage of 199,897 miles and an age of approximately 12 years, the vehicle averages 16,658 miles per year, a figure that exceeds typical usage for its age. The jump from 163,854 miles in September 2023 to 189,405 miles in September 2024 represents an increase of 25,551 miles in one year, suggesting accelerated use or extended periods of operation between tests, while earlier intervals also show high annual mileage accumulation. A buyer should therefore inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of fatigue, verify the integrity of the anti‑roll bar ball joints and check for any play, examine the condition of the front brake discs and hoses for corrosion or binding, and assess the CV joint boots for splits that could admit dirt. Particular attention to the wheel bearing roughness noted in 2024 and the persistent lamp failures will also reveal whether previous owners addressed recurring electrical and mechanical issues.