2013 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Diesel · LA62 DLV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend in mechanical neglect. While it passed its most recent test in January 2026 at 146,191 miles, this followed a failure just one day prior involving multiple critical safety and structural defects. The presence of a fractured offside rear coil spring and a defective seat belt retracting mechanism suggests that the owner only addresses faults after an MOT failure occurs rather than performing preventative maintenance on wear-related components. At 146,191 miles over 13 years, the Berlingo averages approximately 11,245 miles per year, which is consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. The data shows a steady accumulation of roughly 9,000 to 11,000 miles between annual tests, indicating the vehicle is used regularly rather than sitting stationary for long periods. However, the high mileage combined with the age of the 2013-model van puts significant stress on the suspension and drivetrain, as evidenced by the recurring degradation of rubber components noted in the record. A buyer should focus specifically on the front suspension assembly, as the lower arm rear bushes have been flagged as worn in three consecutive years since January 2025. The nearside front track rod end dust cover also showed deterioration in the 2026 test, which will eventually lead to premature ball joint failure if not monitored. Given the recent failure of the rear coil spring in January 2026, a thorough inspection of all remaining springs for corrosion or stress fractures is essential, as these components often fail in pairs on high-mileage vans. The record also highlights a recurring pattern of minor electrical neglect, specifically failed registration plate lamps and stop lamps, which have appeared multiple times across different testing years. This suggests a lack of basic pre-test checks. Additionally, the windscreen damage noted in early 2025 should be inspected again to ensure the crack has not spread into the driver's field of vision, which would result in a failure during the next inspection.