2013 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Diesel · GF13 WCA

The 2013 Citroen Berlingo presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 9 July 2025 at 28,783 miles with zero defects recorded. That is a strong result for a thirteen-year-old commercial vehicle. The record shows the previous owner addressed earlier tyre wear and perishing issues rather than ignoring them. The 2024 test flagged a nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit and an offside rear tyre cracking or perishing, yet neither defect reappeared in 2025. The 2023 test also noted offside rear tyre perishing. This pattern suggests the rear tyres were replaced between July 2024 and July 2025, which is a positive indicator of responsible upkeep. The 2021 advisory on front brake pads wearing thin did not recur in subsequent tests, implying replacement was carried out. Overall, the trajectory from minor advisories to a fully clean sheet points to a vehicle that has been maintained with increasing care in recent years. The mileage profile is notably low. At 28,783 miles over roughly thirteen years, the annual average sits around 2,214 miles. The progression between tests reinforces this: 22,129 miles in June 2021, 23,133 in July 2022, 24,611 in July 2023, 26,355 in July 2024, and 28,783 in July 2025. Each yearly increment falls between roughly 1,500 and 2,500 miles, with the most recent twelve-month span showing the highest accumulation at 2,428 miles. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer record. The annual testing pattern is consistent, with tests clustered in the June to July window each year, suggesting a reliable and predictable ownership routine rather than long periods of inactivity or irregular use. Despite the clean recent result, a buyer should still carry out a focused physical inspection. The recurring rear tyre advisories across 2023 and 2024 warrant a close check of the current tyre date codes, sidewall condition, and tread depth, particularly on the offside rear. Low-mileage vans that stand for extended periods often develop flat-spotted tyres or aged rubber even with minimal tread wear. The 2021 front brake pad advisory, now resolved, should prompt an inspection of disc thickness and pad condition to confirm the work was done properly rather than deferred. With a child seat fitted during the 2024 test preventing full inspection of the nearside rear adult belt, a buyer should verify that belt retracts, locks, and shows no fraying. The underbody and sills deserve attention for corrosion, as light commercial vehicles of this age can develop structural rust even at low mileage if used on salted roads or stored in damp conditions. Suspension bushes and coil springs should be checked for deterioration that can occur through age and standing rather than mileage alone.