2021 Citroen Berlingo 950 EN-Prise PRO Bhdi 1.5L Diesel · LB71 APY

Two MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Citroen Berlingo, both resulting in passes, with the most recent examination on 19 October 2025 noting a single advisory relating to a deteriorated offside front outer constant velocity boot on the drive shaft. That defect was recorded as a Minor item under the 6.1.7 (g) (i) category, meaning the boot had not yet reached a fail-worthy state of splitting wide open or leaking grease excessively, but its condition was identified as deteriorating enough to warrant attention before the next test. The 2024 entry shows a completely clean pass with no advisories or defects recorded, indicating that the deterioration of the drive shaft boot has developed within the last twelve months rather than being a long-standing issue. Overall, the pass record is consistent with a vehicle that has not suffered any major structural, braking, or emissions failures, but the emergence of a worn CV boot is a meaningful early signal regarding drivetrain health. The recorded mileage of 50,375 miles on a five-year-old vehicle equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 10,075 miles, which sits comfortably within the typical range for a commercial-derived van of this type, particularly one likely used for mixed trade or delivery duties. The mileage trajectory between the two recorded tests is reasonable, with no evidence of unusually large gaps or rapid accumulation that would suggest a long period off the road or a sudden change in usage pattern. Mechanically, this level of use implies moderate wear on consumables such as brake pads, discs, clutch friction material, and suspension bushes, all of which are working components on a vehicle carrying regular loads. It is sufficient mileage for the diesel HDi powertrain to have accumulated reasonable wear on engine mounts, turbo actuator components, and timing belt service items, and these should be verified independently of the MOT record. The flagged CV boot on the offside front driveshaft is the most directly relevant item to focus on during a physical inspection. Once the rubber boot perishes and splits, grease is expelled and contamination enters the joint, which leads rapidly to CV joint wear, manifesting as a rhythmic clicking when turning at full lock, a shudder through the transmission under acceleration, or a vibration felt through the steering wheel. A buyer should crouch at the front offside wheel and inspect the boot for fresh grease streaks, cracking, or perished sections, and should also rotate the joint by hand to feel for any play or roughness. If the advisory is being addressed prior to sale, ensure a new boot and fresh grease have been fitted rather than the joint being left to deteriorate further. Beyond the recorded advisory, a Berlingo of this age and mileage warrants a careful examination of the typical commercial vehicle wear points. On the test drive, listen for clonks or knocks from the front suspension over speed humps, which would suggest worn anti-roll bar bushes, wishbone bushes, or top mount failure, and pay particular attention to any vagueness in the steering or pulling under braking, as the Berlingo is known to suffer from rear trailing arm bush wear that affects tracking. The dual-mass flywheel in the manual HDi variant should be evaluated by checking for a pronounced rattle on overrun and any juddering when pulling away in first or second gear. Inspect the rear load area for water ingress or corrosion around the wheel arches, examine the rear brake discs for lipping given the likely loaded use, and confirm that the diesel particulate filter has been regularly exercised on longer runs rather than subjected to repeated short journeys, as this is a common failure point on light commercial diesels of this generation.