2012 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Diesel · BN62 CWK

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the most recent inspection indicates a shift toward reactive rather than proactive maintenance. While it passed the May 2026 test at 86,384 miles, the tester flagged a severely deteriorated offside front outer drive shaft constant velocity boot and thin front brake pads. This marks a departure from the clean record seen in 2025, suggesting that wear items are now being addressed only as they approach the point of failure. The mileage profile is remarkably consistent for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,170 miles per year. Between May 2022 and May 2026, the vehicle covered 14,756 miles, showing a steady and low-use pattern. However, the 2024 test at 79,475 miles revealed that three tyres were worn to the legal limit or uneven on the edges, indicating a period of neglect regarding basic tyre upkeep and alignment despite the lack of other mechanical defects during those specific intervals. A buyer must inspect the offside front drive assembly to ensure the deteriorated CV boot has not allowed grit to enter the joint, which would lead to a much more expensive failure. The thin brake pads require immediate replacement, and the discs should be checked for scoring or excessive thinning. Given the uneven tyre wear noted in 2024, a physical inspection of the suspension bushes and tracking geometry is necessary to rule out underlying issues that are causing premature tyre wear.