2012 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Diesel · LB12 AEU

The 2023‑09‑05 MOT passed the vehicle, yet recorded near side front tyre worn close to the legal limit, near side rear service brake binding, and an inoperative registration plate lamp. These issues echo earlier findings in the September 2022 test, suggesting the maintenance record is not improving. The vehicle’s 211,669 miles at 14 years of age translate to roughly 15,119 miles per year, a high rate that suggests intensive use. Mileage rose from 193,225 miles in July 2021 to 211,669 miles in September 2023, an increase of 18,444 miles over 25 months, averaging about 8,800 miles per year, while earlier intervals such as the 2019‑2021 period showed a slower accumulation of 16,501 miles over 20 months. The September 2022 and September 2023 tests were conducted just one day apart, highlighting a focused effort to address recurring faults. A buyer should therefore inspect the coil springs and suspension bushes for corrosion and wear, verify that the rear service brakes are not seized or binding, and examine the condition of the brake discs and pads. The history of repeated tyre wear, lamp failures, and structural rust on the nearside rear coil spring and front crash bar indicates that a thorough visual check of the chassis, wheel arches, and suspension components is essential, as is testing the horn, wiper operation, and ensuring all registration and indicator lamps function correctly.