2018 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Diesel · LD68 PLF

A clean and largely untroubled MOT history defines this 2018 Citroen Berlingo, with the most recent assessment on 5 April 2025 returning a pass and recording no advisories or defects. What stands out about the file is the absence of any component-specific advisories across every recorded test, suggesting that wear-related items such as suspension components, brake friction material, exhaust systems, and structural underbody areas have not yet reached the threshold requiring a tester comment. The only mild irregularity is a same-day pass and failure entry on 5 April 2025, which almost certainly reflects an immediate re-test following a rectification rather than a structural problem, and a similar same-day pass and failure pairing in April 2024 follows the same pattern. There is also a notable gap in the testing record, with no MOT recorded for 2023, which for a vehicle of this age and mileage is unusual but not necessarily concerning and may simply reflect a lapse in testing rather than a mechanical issue. With 93,906 miles accumulated over approximately eight years, this Berlingo is averaging around 11,700 miles per year, a figure that sits comfortably within the typical band for a working light commercial vehicle or high-mileage family car. There are no sudden jumps or anomalies in the recorded mileages, indicating consistent usage rather than the stop-start pattern often associated with intermittent fleet deployment or long lay-ups. Mechanically, this kind of steady, moderate-to-high annual mileage tends to wear most heavily on the clutch, dual-mass flywheel if diesel-fitted, front brake discs and pads, and the front suspension components such as bottom arms, anti-roll bar drop links, and top mounts, all of which are normal service items at this odometer reading rather than indicators of premature failure. For a prospective buyer, the test drive should focus squarely on the items that would typically show wear at this mileage on a Berlingo of this generation. Listen for clonks or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven road surfaces, particularly indicative of worn anti-roll bar bushes, lower arm inner joints, or drop links, and feel for any vagueness or delay in the steering which could point to worn tie rod ends or a tired rack. On the braking side, test for any pulling to one side under firm pedal pressure, pedal vibration or judder that might suggest warped front discs, and any grinding or scraping noises from the calipers that could indicate seized sliders or worn pads down to metal. Given that no specific brake or suspension components were flagged on test, the focus should be on preventative checks rather than chasing known faults. The diesel engine, if fitted, should be checked from cold start for excessive smoke, any rough idle, or timing chain rattle, and on the road the gearbox should be evaluated for smooth engagement across all ratios with particular attention to synchro wear on second gear which is a known weak point on higher-mileage Berlingos. Inspect the underside for any oil misting from the engine or gearbox, condition of the clutch slave cylinder for any seepage, and the condition of the exhaust system particularly the flexi joint and rear silencer for corrosion. Finally, although the MOT history shows no advisories for tyre wear, given the mileage and the vehicle's likely commercial use history, a close inspection of the tyres for uneven shoulder wear indicative of suspension geometry misalignment, and verification that all four tyres are of matching make and tread depth, remains essential before purchase.