2015 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Diesel · LB64 HTP

A clear pattern of chronic suspension and brake wear advisories defines this Berlingo's MOT record, alongside a single recent failure for a lighting defect. Across the seven recorded tests between 2020 and 2026, the vehicle has passed six times and failed once on 11 February 2025 due to an offside front position lamp not working, a relatively minor electrical issue that was likely remedied prior to the retest later the same day, which produced a pass. More telling is the recurrence of front brake pad advisories, which appeared in both 2022 and 2025, suggesting the pads have been operating at a thin margin at each annual inspection and may now be approaching replacement. Front suspension compliance bush wear has also been flagged three times, first in 2020 for both front rear wishbone bushes, then in 2022 for both nearside and offside rear compliance bushes, and again in 2023 with the additional notation that the bushes were split. The most recent test on 18 February 2026 issued a tyre edge wear advisory on the offside front, continuing the trend of component-level deterioration rather than catastrophic failures. The recorded mileage of 88,020 against an 11-year age equates to roughly 8,002 miles per year, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of this vintage and likely use case. There are no significant gaps in the annual testing record, with the vehicle presented for inspection in every year from 2020 through 2026, which implies consistent road use rather than extended periods off the road. This steady, moderate accumulation rate is mechanically consistent with the advisory profile observed, as a working van or family MPV covering regular but not excessive mileage will typically show progressive wear on consumable items such as brake pads, tyres, and rubber suspension components. The absence of any mileage inconsistency, odometer discrepancy, or unusually low reading suggests the recorded figure should be taken at face value when assessing overall mechanical state. For a prospective buyer, the suspension history warrants the closest physical attention. The repeated advisories for split and worn rear compliance bushes and front wishbone bushes point to deterioration in the rubber pivot components that locate the rear axle and suspension arms. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the rear suspension over speed humps and uneven road surfaces, and feel for any vagueness or delayed response through the rear end over bumps. With the car raised on a ramp or over an inspection pit, check for cracking, splitting, or perishing of the visible rubber bushes and look for any vertical play at the suspension arms when levered with a bar. The 2023 advisory also mentioned a worn rear gearbox mount, which can manifest as a shunt or vibration felt through the cabin and pedals under acceleration or when changing gear, so it is worth confirming whether this was subsequently replaced. Brake-related advisories have appeared in three of the last five tests, and a buyer should physically verify remaining pad and disc condition rather than relying on the most recent advisory alone. On test, the pedal should feel firm without excessive travel, and there should be no pulling to one side under steady braking, which would indicate a binding caliper given the front-heavy advisory pattern. Inspect the offside front tyre wear pattern flagged in February 2026, as edge wear can indicate incorrect camber, worn suspension geometry, or simply under-inflation, all of which would be worth checking against the sidewall condition and tread depth. Finally, examine the constant velocity boot on the offside front driveshaft, which was flagged as severely deteriorated in 2022, and confirm it has since been replaced or remains intact, as a torn boot left unattended leads to joint failure and a far more costly repair than the boot itself.