2016 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Diesel · LE16 ORC

The maintenance trend for this 2016 Citroen Berlingo is clearly worsening, culminating in a pass on 2025-08-27 at 139,284 miles only after significant defects were rectified. The tester flagged an Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing during the most recent test, indicating ongoing neglect of basic consumables. While the vehicle passed, the progression from a clean record in 2023 to multiple serious failures in 2024 and 2025 demonstrates a steep decline in mechanical care. Failing on fractured coil springs and brake pads below 1.5 mm in August 2025 suggests the previous owner deferred essential repairs until absolutely necessary. Accumulating 139,284 miles over ten years equates to roughly 13,928 miles annually, a high figure that accelerates wear on suspension bushes, brake discs, and drivetrain components. The mileage jumped by 5,610 miles between August 2024 at 133,674 miles and August 2025 at 139,284 miles, yet the recorded mileage remains static exactly one year later on 2026-06-27. This stagnation implies the vehicle has stood idle for the past twelve months. Prolonged standing risks brake calipers binding, fluid degradation, and tyre flat-spotting, which a buyer must verify during a physical inspection. Inspect the suspension and braking components thoroughly before purchase. The record shows a Nearside Front coil spring fractured in August 2024 and an Offside Front coil spring fractured in August 2025, revealing a pattern of harsh use or neglected undercarriage corrosion that compromises structural integrity. Repeated advisories for the Offside Rear Tyre wearing on the edge and perishing across both 2024 and 2025 tests point to potential tracking misalignment or a bent rear axle. The tester flagged rear brake pads less than 1.5 mm thick and pitted front brake discs, confirming that routine servicing was ignored. Examine the undercarriage closely for rust, as high-mileage commercial vehicles often suffer from structural decay that MOTs only partially capture.