2004 Citroen Berlingo 2.0L Diesel · GY54 LSV

The vehicle passed its latest MOT on 25 June 2026 at 126,774 miles, but the test recorded several advisories: an inoperative registration plate lamp, thin front brake pads, a worn offside front tyre, a slightly distorted near‑side front wheel, a seizing upper strut bearing, a deteriorated front registration plate, and a binding rear service brake. The overall roadworthiness is therefore acceptable, yet the recent test highlights ongoing wear that requires attention. The pattern shows a clear improvement from the series of failures between 2022 and 2025 to a passed test with only advisories, indicating that maintenance has stabilised rather than deteriorated. Mileage accumulation has been roughly 5,800 miles per year over the car’s life, but recent years display larger jumps: 12,258 miles between July 2024 and July 2025, and 17,124 miles between July 2025 and June 2026. Earlier records are sparse, with clean tests in 2017‑2019 followed by a cluster of failures and repairs up to 2025. The recent high mileage gain may reflect heavier use or longer intervals between tests, suggesting the vehicle has been driven more intensively in the last twelve months. A buyer should inspect several components highlighted by the history. Brake pads are already thin on both fronts and the rear service brake shows binding; disc condition and caliper operation must be verified. Tyre condition is poor on the offside front (worn to the limit and a deep cut) and rear tyres exhibit edge wear; tread depth and damage need checking. Suspension issues include a seizing upper strut bearing, a fractured offside front coil spring, worn front suspension arm bushes, and rear suspension mounting corrosion; a walk‑around should assess strut movement, coil spring integrity, and any rust on the rear mounting. The rear axle shows corrosion and the seat‑belt anchorage area is weakened; structural integrity of these parts must be examined. Finally, the registration plate lamp and associated circuits have been repeatedly faulty, so the lighting system should be tested for full operation.