2016 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Diesel · MF16 NXW

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 22 August 2026, though the maintenance trend shows signs of intermittent electrical and mechanical neglect. While the latest result only flagged a deteriorated front registration plate, the 2025 test revealed a significant failure involving multiple inoperative lamps and a split offside front drive shaft CV boot. The record indicates a pattern of reactive rather than preventative maintenance, as seen by the transition from electrical failures to a pass in 2026. The vehicle has covered 123,470 miles over its ten-year lifespan, averaging approximately 12,347 miles per year. This represents relatively high usage for a 2016 model, which typically correlates with increased wear on drivetrain and suspension components. The MOT history shows consistent annual testing, with the most recent entries occurring in August 2025 and August 2026, suggesting the vehicle has remained in regular use without significant gaps in its testing cycle. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the engine bay and underside due to recurring advisories regarding an oil leak, which first appeared in the September 2023 test and was noted again in August 2024. Although the 2024 advisory stated the leak was not excessive, the presence of oil seepage warrants investigation to determine the source and potential for worsening leaks. The August 2024 advisory regarding thinning front brake pads also suggests that consumable wear is a factor to monitor. The 2025 failure involving the offside front drive shaft CV boot indicates that the drivetrain has required component replacement to meet standards. Given the high mileage and the previous reports of oil leaks and brake wear, a close examination of the CV boots, suspension joints, and braking system is necessary to ensure no further degradation has occurred since the last recorded advisories. buying_score: 58 risk_level: Medium.