2014 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Diesel · GV14 RFE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. While it passed its latest test in November 2025 at 143,519 miles, this followed a significant failure just one mile prior involving multiple electrical and mechanical defects. The recurring nature of lighting failures and suspension wear across several years suggests that the previous owner only addressed faults when necessitated by the MOT testing process rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a 12-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 12,000 miles per year. Between November 2023 at 106,314 miles and November 2025 at 143,519 miles, the vehicle covered nearly 37,000 miles in two years. This represents a high rate of use, which likely explains the accelerated wear on rubber components and suspension hardware such as the anti-roll bar linkages and suspension bushes noted in recent inspections. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the 2025 record flagged both worn lower suspension arm bushes and excessively worn anti-roll bar linkage ball joints. These components often cause handling instability and uneven tyre wear if neglected. The electrical system also appears to be unreliable, given the history of failed bulbs involving stop lamps, position lamps, and headlamps across multiple tests. Checking for wiring corrosion or loose sockets is necessary to ensure these recurring lighting issues have been fully resolved.