2016 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Diesel · LC66 OTD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive mechanical care. While the most recent test in December 2025 at 190,246 miles passed, the advisories for thin front brake pads and three tyres reaching the legal limit suggest a neglect of routine consumable inspections. The recurring failure of anti-roll bar linkage components across three years of testing shows that suspension components are only addressed once they reach a state of failure rather than during scheduled servicing. The mileage reflects an exceptionally high usage profile, averaging approximately 19,000 miles per year over its ten-year lifespan. There was a significant surge in use with 22,365 miles recorded between December 2023 and December 2024, and another 19,140 miles in the year leading up to the most recent test. This high rate of accumulation places immense stress on the drivetrain and chassis components, which is consistent with the accelerated wear noted on the lower suspension arms and ball joints in recent records. A buyer must focus their physical inspection on the front suspension assembly, as the anti-roll bar links and lower arm bushes have shown persistent signs of degradation. The transition from excessive wear in 2023 to severely deteriorated dust covers in 2025 indicates that these parts are nearing the end of their functional life. Additionally, the front brake pads require immediate attention, and the previous failure for exposed cords on the offside front tyre suggests that the previous owner may have ignored tyre condition until it became a safety risk.