2017 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Diesel · EJ17 SJO

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a clear shift toward reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test in December 2025 at 113,759 miles flagged several advisories that were already present in May 2024. While the vehicle passed, the persistence of worn front suspension arm bushes and an ongoing oil leak indicates that the owner is only addressing faults once they approach a failure threshold rather than replacing components proactively. At 113,759 miles, this nine-year-old van covers an average of approximately 12,640 miles per year. This high level of consistent commercial use explains the accelerated wear on rubber-based components. Between April 2023 and May 2024, the vehicle covered 8,943 miles in just over fourteen months, showing a period of heavy use. The failure in May 2024 due to a deteriorated CV boot and blown position lamps suggests that while the vehicle is kept moving for high-mileage work, basic lighting items and rubber seals are occasionally neglected between annual inspections. A buyer must inspect the front suspension assembly closely, as both nearside and offside front arm bushes have been flagged as worn for two consecutive years since early 2024. These components will eventually lead to steering vagueness and uneven tyre wear if not replaced. The recurring oil leak, noted as non-excessive but persistent, requires a physical inspection to determine if it is a minor valve cover gasket or a more significant engine-related failure. Furthermore, the nearside rear tyre was at the legal limit in late 2025, so the buyer should verify the remaining tread to ensure no immediate expenditure is required.