2023 Citroen Berlingo 1000 EN-Prise ED Bhdi 1.5L Diesel · LS23 JBU

The latest recorded DVSA MOT outcome for this Citroen Berlingo is dated 25 March 2026, where the vehicle ultimately passed following a prior failure on the same date. While a clean pass is positive, the simultaneous failure and pass entries indicate that remedial work was carried out and the vehicle was re-submitted the same day, rather than passing outright first time. Given that only this single test cycle appears in the history provided, it is difficult to draw firm conclusions on a longer-term maintenance trajectory, but the nature of the defects warrants close scrutiny. The recorded issues are relatively typical wear-and-tear items rather than signs of neglect, though the offside drive shaft CV boot split would have been a significant failure point had it not been rectified, as ingress of dirt through a compromised boot rapidly leads to joint failure and increasingly costly drivetrain repairs. With 52,697 miles recorded on a 2023 vehicle, the Berlingo has covered approximately 17,500 miles per year, which is noticeably above average for its age and indicates that it has likely been used intensively, possibly for commercial or high-utilisation purposes. Such sustained high mileage accelerates wear on all major consumables, including brake friction material, tyres, suspension bushes, coil springs, and drivetrain components including the dual clutch or manual gearbox internals, clutch assembly, and turbocharger on the BlueHDi diesel engine. Rapid mileage accumulation also shortens diesel particulate filter service intervals and brings forward the need for cambelt, oil, and coolant renewals, so verification of a fully stamped service history with matching invoices is particularly important on this vehicle. On physical inspection, the headlamp aim issue recorded at the failure would have been a straightforward adjustment, but it is worth checking that both headlamps are now correctly aligned and that the adjustment mechanism has not been damaged or stripped, as this can recur if the securing threads are worn. The major advisory regarding the offside drive shaft CV boot split demands careful attention; on a test drive, listen for any clicking or knocking from the front of the vehicle, particularly when turning at low speed or under load, and inspect the offside CV joint gaiter, both inner and outer boots, for any fresh splits, grease contamination around the joint, or signs of recent repair. A recently renewed boot should be checked for tidy fitting and intact retaining clips, as a poor-quality repair is likely to fail again under high mileage use. With the front brake pads flagged as wearing thin, a thorough inspection of both the remaining pad material and the brake disc condition is essential. On test drive, check for any brake shudder, vibration through the steering wheel under heavy braking, or any pulling to one side, which could indicate uneven pad wear or a binding caliper. Given the high annual mileage, the brake discs themselves may be approaching or past their minimum thickness and could require machining or replacement alongside the pads. Beyond the recorded items, the buyer should also verify the timing belt or cam belt replacement interval according to manufacturer schedule, check the diesel particulate filter for warning lights or restricted performance, and inspect all tyres for even wear patterns and for age-related sidewall perishing, as commercial-use vehicles frequently suffer from kerbing damage and accelerated shoulder wear. Finally, check the 12V battery health, the condition and age of all fluids including brake fluid, coolant and engine oil, and ensure the vehicle is free from any fluid leaks around the engine, gearbox and suspension components, as high-mileage diesel vehicles in particular benefit from documented time-based fluid servicing regardless of the odometer reading.