2008 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Diesel · MW57 AYS

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred suspension and braking repairs. While the most recent test in January 2026 at 158,668 miles passed, it so despite multiple advisories regarding corroded brake pipes, worn suspension arm bushes, and thinning tyres. The recurring nature of these issues from 2023 through 2026 suggests that the owner addresses only the minimum legal requirements to pass the MOT rather than performing preventative maintenance on aging components. At 158,668 miles over 18 years, the vehicle shows a consistent usage pattern of approximately 8,800 miles per year, which is typical for a commercial vehicle of this age. The data shows a significant period of activity of 13,000 miles between February 2024 and February 2025, followed by another 17,000 miles leading into the January 2026 test. This steady accumulation confirms the car is used regularly, which explains the progressive wear on rubber components like bushes and CV joint boots noted throughout the record. A buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the front suspension, as the record flags worn ball joints and bushes repeatedly across four different years. The persistent corrosion on the front to rear brake pipes, which has been noted since 2023, represents a genuine safety risk that may require immediate replacement despite the grease coating mentioned by the tester. Furthermore, the previous failure of the offside front CV boot in early 2025 indicates that drivetrain components are nearing service intervals. The engine oil leak has appeared in every test since 2023, and while the tester classifies it as not excessive, its longevity indicates a long-standing seal or gasket issue that requires monitoring. Given the history of insecure exhaust silencers and leaks noted in 2025, the buyer should also check the integrity of the exhaust system for hangers and structural rust. This vehicle is a high-mileage workhorse that is currently functional but will require a buyer prepared to address inevitable wear in its suspension and braking systems.