2019 Citroen Berlingo 1.5L Diesel · DP68 LSC

The 2019 Citroen Berlingo presents a stable and improving mechanical trend. The most recent MOT, conducted on 17 November 2025 at 46,428 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This clean bill of health follows a failure just five days prior on 12 November 2025 at 46,402 miles, where the tester flagged parking brake efficiency below requirements and a driver's seat moving inadvertently. The immediate retest pass confirms both faults were rectified promptly, suggesting attentive short-term maintenance rather than neglect. Mileage accumulation tells a story of two distinct usage phases. Between the November 2023 pass at 14,995 miles and the November 2024 test at 28,523 miles, the vehicle covered 13,528 miles in twelve months, indicating heavy daily use during that period. However, from November 2024 to November 2025, the odometer advanced only 17,905 miles, which is still above average but reflects a slight easing of intensity. The current recorded mileage of 46,428 miles aligns with roughly 6,633 miles per year over seven years, a typical figure for a light commercial vehicle used for regular local deliveries or tradesman work. The November 2024 failure reveals a pattern of deferred consumable maintenance worth noting. Both front tyres were below the 1.6mm legal minimum, the nearside rear tyre had a deep cut exposing ply or cords, and the offside rear had a nail puncture. Failing on four tyres simultaneously suggests basic upkeep was skipped for a period, though the clean pass in November 2025 indicates tyre condition has since been brought up to standard. A buyer should still inspect all five tyres closely for uneven wear, sidewall damage, and age-related cracking, particularly given the vehicle's commercial duty cycle. The parking brake fault and seat mechanism issue from the November 2025 failure are minor but worth verifying in person. The parking brake efficiency deficiency could point to stretched cables, worn rear brake shoes, or binding calipers on drum-in-disc systems common to this platform. The driver's seat sliding inadvertently suggests a worn locking mechanism or damaged seat rail detent, a known wear item on high-use commercial variants. A test drive should confirm the handbrake holds firmly on a gradient and the seat locks securely in position. Overall, the record shows a vehicle that has been actively used but is currently presenting in sound mechanical order.