2014 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Diesel · MJ14 KPA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a reactive rather than proactive ownership pattern. While it passed its most recent test in May 2025 at 174,005 miles, this followed a failure just eleven days prior. The trend shows an owner who only addresses faults once they result in an MOT failure, evidenced by the recurring failure to replace worn components like tyres and mechanical parts across multiple testing cycles. At 174,005 miles, this twelve-year-old Berlingo has significant mileage, averaging approximately 14,500 miles per year. This high usage suggests consistent commercial application which accelerates the wear on drivetrain and suspension components. Between May 2024 and May 2025, the vehicle covered 12,742 miles in a single year. This steady rate of accumulation is consistent with the frequent failures observed in items like drive shaft boots and coil springs, which are under high stress under such loads. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension and drivetrain. The 2025 failure highlighted a fractured offside front coil spring and split constant velocity boots on both front drive shafts, indicating significant wear on the rubber and metal components. The buyer should check for grease leakage around the joints and any signs of play in the steering arm ends. Furthermore, the 2023 record noted all four brake pads were dangerously thin, suggesting that the braking system is often run to the point of critical failure. Tyre management is also a recurring issue for this vehicle. Both the 2024 and 2025 tests flagged tyres worn to the inner edges or with cords exposed, which points to persistent wheel alignment issues or worn suspension bushes. Given the high mileage and the history of neglected mechanical wear, a thorough check of the chassis for corrosion and the integrity of the exhaust system is essential to ensure the high usage has not compromised the structural soundness of the van.