2013 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Diesel · GF13 WCC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. The most recent test in October 2025 at 78,123 miles showed a failure due to a split offside front CV boot and a corroded nearside coil spring. While the vehicle passed a retest the very following day, the coil spring remained as an advisory for corrosion. This trend suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical faults once they specifically threaten an MOT pass, rather than performing preventative maintenance between tests. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a thirteen-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. Between November 2022 at 69,612 miles and October 2025 at 78,132 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 8,500 miles over three years. This low annual usage generally reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, but the long periods of inactivity can lead to the degradation of rubber components and accelerated corrosion, as evidenced by the recurring issues with the windscreen and the state of the suspension. A buyer must conduct a physical inspection of the rear suspension to ensure the corroded rear coil spring has not reached structural failure beyond the advisory stage. The offside front driveshaft should be checked for any grease leakage or excessive play, as a split boot often leads to rapid joint failure if ignored. Furthermore, the history of repeated windscreen damage from 2022 through 2024 suggests the glass may be prone to stone chips, which should be checked for new cracks that could compromise the structural integrity of the front glass.