2014 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Diesel · DY14 WLG

The 2014 Citroen Berlingo presents a mixed maintenance picture, with the most recent MOT test on 25 July 2025 recording a pass at 62,115 miles, yet carrying two advisories that signal developing mechanical wear. The Offside Front lower suspension arm ball joint showed slight play, a condition that, while not yet an MOT failure, points to progressive wear in a critical steering and suspension component. The Nearside Front outer constant velocity boot was flagged as severely deteriorated, a fault that had already caused a failure in the 2024 test cycle when both inner CV boots were split. The recurrence of CV boot defects across consecutive years suggests a pattern of deferred attention rather than a one-off repair, and the trend is best described as borderline stable, with the vehicle passing but not without notable advisories. The mileage profile is unusually low for a twelve-year-old vehicle. Between the July 2023 test at 47,033 miles and the July 2025 test at 62,115 miles, the vehicle accumulated roughly 13,000 miles in two years, a notable increase compared to the earlier period where it covered only around 2,000 miles between July 2023 and July 2024. The overall average of approximately 5,176 miles per year is well below the national average, which may indicate prolonged periods of standing. Extended inactivity can accelerate deterioration of rubber components such as CV boots, tyres, and suspension bushes, a pattern consistent with the advisories recorded. A buyer inspecting this Berlingo in person should prioritise the front suspension and drivetrain. The ball joint play flagged in 2025 warrants a physical check for knocks over rough surfaces and uneven tyre wear, both indicators of advanced joint degradation. The CV boot history is a recurring concern; split or perished boots allow grease to escape and contaminants to enter, leading to joint failure. A thorough inspection of all four CV boots, inner and outer, is essential, along with checking for clicking during full-lock turns. The 2024 advisories on tyre condition, specifically outer edge wear and cracking, suggest possible alignment issues or underinflation, so a four-wheel alignment check and close examination of all tyre sidewalls should form part of any pre-purchase inspection.