2012 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Diesel · LB12 AEV

The 2025‑09‑09 test at 193,609 miles resulted in a pass, confirming that the vehicle met the minimum roadworthiness criteria despite earlier failures on the same day at 193,607 miles. The pattern of repeated failures on suspension, brake and lighting items over the previous three years shows a worsening trend that was partially remedied before the final pass. At 14 years old, the 193,609‑mile odometer equates to roughly 13,800 miles per year, a rate that far exceeds typical usage for a vehicle of this age. Mileage jumps from 77,197 miles in 2017 to 103,096 miles in 2018 (26,000 miles in one year) and again to 174,440 miles by August 2024 (28,000 miles in six months), indicating accelerated wear. The 2025 fail and pass occurred only two miles apart, underscoring minimal distance travelled between the two outcomes. A buyer should therefore inspect the front lower suspension arm pins and bushes, the anti‑roll bar ball joints, the track rod ends and the steering rack inner joints for excessive play or binding, as these components have repeatedly been flagged. The front brake discs show significant wear and the pads sit at the wear indicator, while rear pads are below 1.5 mm, so brake system condition must be verified. Tyre tread depth, windscreen integrity, seat belt operation and the presence of an oil leak should be examined, since these items appear repeatedly in the record. Overall the vehicle is presently roadworthy, but the high mileage, persistent suspension and brake defects, and intermittent lighting and seat‑belt failures indicate that a thorough in‑person assessment of these critical systems is essential before any purchase decision.