2010 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Petrol · LG10 ACF

The Citroen Berlingo passed its most recent MOT on 22 July 2025 at 117,681 miles with only minor advisories, showing a broadly stable roadworthiness trend after a poor spell in early 2024. The July 2025 test flagged offside rear tyre wear on the edge and slight play in both front sub-frame ball joints, neither constituting a failure. This contrasts sharply with the February 2024 test, where the vehicle failed on all dipped and offside main beam headlamps, total stop lamp failure, and edge-worn tyres before passing the same day once lamps were fixed. The owner corrected lighting faults rapidly, but repeated tyre-edge wear and skipped lamp checks suggest intermittent rather than rigorous upkeep. Recorded mileage presents an anomaly that the buyer must clarify. The test on 22 February 2023 recorded 270,391 miles, yet six days later on 28 February 2023 the pass shows 270,401 miles, and by February 2024 the reading drops to 106,056 miles. The July 2025 test shows 117,681 miles. Either the 2023 figures are erroneous DVSA entries or the vehicle was fitted with a replacement cluster or subject to mileage rollback. Against a 16-year lifespan the 117,681 miles implies circa 7,355 miles per year, typical use, but the 2023 spike to over 270,000 miles cannot be reconciled with later readings without documentation. Recurring faults centre on suspension and braking integrity. The February 2023 failure cited excessively worn nearside anti-roll bar linkage ball joint, offside rear service brake excessively binding, and insecure front bumper. The 2025 advisories confirm both front sub-frame ball joints now show slight play, a progression from the earlier anti-roll bar wear that warrants physical inspection of all suspension bushes and ball joints for deterioration. The buyer should verify the rear brake calipers are free, given the 2023 binding, and confirm headlamp aim and washer function after the 2023 and 2024 lighting defects. Tyre management has been consistently poor. Edge wear on rear and front outer tyres appears in 2023, 2024, and 2025 tests. This pattern points to neglected tracking or cornering-heavy use rather than simple consumable replacement. A pre-purchase check should measure tread across all tyres, inspect the windscreen chip logged in 2024 for spread, and validate the true odometer history with service records before committing.