2019 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Diesel · LC19 VPZ

Recurring rear‑tyre tread wear and repeated lighting‑system failures dominate the MOT history. In 2025 the vehicle recorded dangerous failures for both rear tyres falling below the 1.6 mm legal limit, and a near‑side front position lamp fault, while earlier that year an advisory warned the off‑side rear tyre was already close to the legal limit. Lamp failures also appeared in 2024, with a dangerous stop‑lamp fault and a near‑side front position lamp defect, although the most recent test on 30 April 2026 passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the immediate safety‑critical items have been rectified. At 74 257 mi the average annual mileage works out to roughly 10 600 mi per year, which sits squarely within normal usage for a seven‑year‑old light commercial vehicle. The MOTs have been performed annually without significant gaps, suggesting a consistent pattern of use rather than prolonged periods of storage. This mileage level places the vehicle in the mid‑life stage where consumables such as tyres, brake pads and suspension components typically begin to show measurable wear, so proactive inspection of these items is prudent. Prospective buyers should give the rear tyre condition priority. Verify tread depth on both rear wheels, looking for uneven wear, sidewall cracking or bulges that could indicate underlying alignment or suspension issues. Confirm that all external lamps – near‑side front position, stop lamps, and the rear registration plate lamp – illuminate correctly and that the lenses are intact, as the MOT record shows repeated failures in these areas. During a test drive, listen for any humming or thumping that may signal a tyre‑related problem and watch for any wobble when the vehicle is coasting in a straight line. Although no suspension or brake faults have been recorded, the history of rear‑tyre wear warrants a check of the rear suspension bushes, trailing arms and shock absorbers for play or leakage, as worn tyres can be a symptom of mis‑alignment or deteriorating bushings. Inspect the brake discs and pads for uneven thickness or scoring, and feel for any pedal pulsation that could indicate disc warping. A thorough visual inspection of wheel bearings for play and a short road test for steering pull will help confirm that the vehicle’s handling remains within safe limits before committing to purchase.