2018 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Diesel · MW18 WFG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on 16 March 2026 at 123,795 miles, though the maintenance trend is worsening. The most recent test flagged three advisories including a minor exhaust leak, play in the offside front anti-roll bar linkage, and a worn suspension arm bush. These issues follow a pattern of suspension and drivetrain degradation that has persisted for several years. The odometer shows high usage for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging over 15,000 miles per year. Mileage accumulation accelerated significantly between June 2021 and July 2022, with the vehicle covering 24,279 miles in just over a year. This heavy duty cycle explains the accelerated wear on consumables and chassis components seen throughout the record. A buyer must scrutinize the braking system and front end. The failure on 17 March 2025 was severe, citing dangerously thin pads across all four wheels and seriously weakened rear discs. While these were rectified for the subsequent pass, the 20 March 2024 test already showed pitted rear discs, suggesting a reactive rather than preventative approach to brake maintenance. The suspension and drivetrain require close inspection. The 2021 test flagged severely deteriorated CV boots on both inner drive shafts, and the 2025 failure noted a split offside front boot. Combined with the current advisories for the anti-roll bar and suspension bushes, the front end shows signs of fatigue. A physical check should confirm if the exhaust leak has worsened and if the suspension components now require full replacement.