2013 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Diesel · CX63 RBO

The vehicle currently presents a poor state of roadworthiness with a worsening trend in mechanical neglect. The most recent test conducted in December 2023 at 127,522 miles resulted in multiple critical failures that indicate a lack of preventative maintenance. The presence of an ABS warning lamp and an inoperative engine management light suggests significant underlying electronic faults that have not been addressed. Furthermore, the failure due to an offside front tyre being below the legal tread limit demonstrates a complete failure to perform basic safety checks prior to the inspection. The recorded mileage of 127,522 miles over 13 years averages to approximately 9,800 miles per year, which is consistent with typical usage for a van of this age. However, there is a notable gap in records between September 2021 and December 2023, during which the vehicle covered over 6,000 miles. This interval of infrequent testing, combined with the sharp decline in condition seen in 2023, suggests the vehicle may have been driven with minimal attention to developing mechanical faults rather than following a proactive service schedule. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the history shows recurring issues with ball joints and anti-roll bar linkages. The 2021 failure also highlighted a noisy nearside front wheel bearing, which should be checked for play or audible hum today. The offside rear damage to the wheel arch noted in late 2023 requires a close look for structural integrity to ensure that hidden corrosion has not compromised the strength of the chassis. Given the ABS and engine management light faults, a professional diagnostic scan is essential to determine if these are simple sensor failures or more expensive engine-related issues.