2019 Citroen Berlingo 1.5L Diesel · LD69 NLA

The 2019 Citroen Berlingo presents a generally stable maintenance trend, though the latest MOT on 22 September 2025 at 81,037 miles reveals recurring tyre wear issues that warrant closer inspection. The vehicle passed its most recent test, but the advisory for a nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit, combined with a nail puncture, suggests uneven wear patterns have persisted across multiple test cycles. The 2024 test at 73,054 miles was entirely clean, indicating a period of attentive upkeep, yet the reappearance of tyre wear advisories in 2025 points to a possible lapse in regular alignment checks or suspension component condition. The mileage progression tells a consistent story of regular use. From 42,871 miles in September 2022 to 57,798 miles by September 2023, the van covered roughly 15,000 miles in that single year. The rate then slowed to approximately 15,256 miles over the following twelve months to September 2024, before dropping sharply to just 7,983 miles in the year leading to September 2025. That final period of reduced accumulation could reflect lighter use or extended periods standing, which itself can cause flat-spotting on tyres and moisture-related corrosion in brake components and exhaust systems. The brake history shows a clear pattern of rear axle wear that was addressed between 2023 and 2024. In the failed test of 1 September 2023 at 57,798 miles, the tester flagged rear brake pads wearing thin and both rear discs worn, pitted, or scored. The retest on the same date passed, confirming repairs were carried out promptly. Front brake disc wear appeared as an advisory in September 2022 at 42,871 miles but did not recur, suggesting replacement or sufficient remaining thickness. A buyer should still inspect the rear calipers for binding, as the pitted disc condition in 2023 often correlates with sticking slide pins or seized handbrake mechanisms on this platform. Tyre wear advisories have surfaced at three of the five recorded tests, consistently affecting the nearside front and nearside rear. The 2022 advisory specifically noted the nearside rear was heavily worn on the outer edge, a classic indicator of worn suspension bushes, a failing shock absorber, or misaligned tracking. The recurrence of edge wear on the nearside front in 2025 strengthens the case for underlying suspension or steering geometry deterioration. A prospective buyer should thoroughly inspect the front suspension bushes, ball joints, and rear beam bushings for play, and verify whether the tracking has been corrected since the last test. The nail puncture repair on the nearside front also demands confirmation of whether it was properly plugged or patched, as sidewall damage on a commercial van carrying loads can pose a genuine structural risk over time.