2008 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Diesel · FH08 LUO

The latest MOT on 30 April 2026 failed, with 13 faults at 139,564 mi. The most serious items are a fluid‑leaking front shock absorber, a rear brake disc that is “significantly and obviously worn”, and a tyre tread depth below the legal 1.6 mm. In addition the bonnet release pull is damaged, the front windscreen is cracked, the off‑side rear reflector is badly broken, both headlamp lenses are misty, and the washer system cannot supply enough fluid. Several mirrors are slightly damaged and there is a small oil leak. A clear pattern emerges: the bonnet release handle/cable has been missing or broken in every test since 2022, the windscreen has been repeatedly noted as damaged, and the front brake disc/brake wear has been flagged in 2022, 2024 and 2026. Tyre condition deteriorates each year, and the front shock absorber now shows a serious fluid leak – a new, more costly problem. Light‑related faults (headlamp aim, reflector damage) also recur. Overall the trend is worsening rather than stabilising. At 139,564 mi for an 18‑year‑old van the mileage works out to about 7,750 mi per year, which is within normal usage for a vehicle of this age. The mileage alone does not indicate extreme abuse, but the growing list of wear‑related failures suggests that consumables and key components are reaching the end of their service life.