2014 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Diesel · MF14 HCL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach to upkeep. While the car passed the September 2025 test at 149,286 miles, it returned with advisories for all four tyres being near the legal limit and showing edge wear. This suggests a recurring pattern where components are only addressed upon failure or reaching a criticalので, rather than during a scheduled service interval. The mileage profile is consistent with a high-use vehicle, averaging approximately 12,440 miles per year over its twelve-year lifespan. There is a significant gap recorded between October 2023 (106,611 miles) and October 2024 (129,121 miles), where the vehicle covered over 22,500 miles in a single year. This rapid accumulation places considerable strain on the drivetrain, suspension, and consumables, which is reflected in the mechanical failures noted in the testing history. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and steering components, as the 2023 failure identified an offside front track rod end ball joint with excessive play. Given the recurring edge wear noted across all tyres, the buyer should verify the Generation alignment to ensure it is not causing premature tyre degradation. Furthermore, the high mileage necessitates a check of the brake caliper binding and disc corrosion, as the history shows a tendency of ignoring minor items like the horn and stop lamps until they were flagged by the tester.