2015 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Diesel · BW64 AAU

A clear mechanical thread runs through this Berlingo's MOT record: the suspension and minor electrical items. The January 2026 test returned a clean pass with no advisories, which is the strongest recent result on file, but it sits against a fractured front coil spring failure in January 2025 that kept the vehicle off the road for a day before it passed on the retest the following day. Earlier in January 2024 a failed presentation on washer fluid was again turned around within the same testing window, while a worn front suspension bush, an outer-edge tyre wear advisory, a missing clutch pedal rubber and a deteriorated auxiliary belt were all flagged in that same cycle. The rear suspension bush and tyre wear advisories did not reappear on either of the 2025 or 2026 tests, suggesting those items were addressed, but the recurrence of front-end suspension defects within a twelve-month period is the defining concern in this history. Mileage accumulation on this Berlingo is broadly in line with what one would expect for an eleven-year-old light commercial or multipurpose vehicle, with the recorded 98,756 miles equating to roughly 8,900 miles per year. The MOT record itself only contains dates of test rather than odometer readings, so it is not possible to verify whether the rate of accumulation has been even or whether there have been periods of heavier use, but the consistent year-on-year testing since at least 2024 indicates the vehicle has remained in regular service rather than being laid up. For a vehicle of this age and likely working-van or family-car role, that level of annual use is sufficient to keep the drivetrain, brakes and suspension working through their normal service cycles rather than suffering the corrosion and seized-component issues that affect low-mileage or stored vehicles. For a prospective buyer, the priority on inspection is the front suspension, given both the fractured coil spring and the lower arm rear bush wear flagged within the record. On a test drive, listen for any clonking or knocking from the front end over uneven surfaces, particularly over speed bumps and potholes, and feel for vagueness or shimmy through the steering wheel which could indicate weakened springs or worn bushes. The nearside front should be jacked and the lower arm moved by hand to check for play in the rear bush; a perished or displaced bush will allow visible movement relative to the subframe. The auxiliary belt condition should also be physically inspected, looking for cracking, glazing or fraying, as a deteriorated belt can throw off accessories and lead to charging or cooling problems. Finally, the nearside rear tyre should be checked for uneven outer shoulder wear, which on a Berlingo often points to alignment or suspension geometry issues that may have recurred even if not currently flagged. The minor registration plate lamp defect has appeared in both 2024 and 2025 cycles and is straightforwardly remedied, but its recurrence is worth a brief check of the bulb holders and wiring for corrosion. The clutch pedal rubber advisory from 2024 should be confirmed as replaced, as a missing rubber exposes the pedal pivot to wear and can affect foot placement. With the fractured front coil spring being the most recent major item, a buyer should also inspect the opposite side spring for any signs of sagging or corrosion pitting, as coil springs commonly fail in pairs on commercial-type vehicles of this age and mileage. Overall the record is pass-led and the latest test is clean, but the front suspension history warrants a thorough physical inspection and a careful test drive before purchase.