2012 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Diesel · NG12 SYR

The 2012 Citroen Berlingo holds a current MOT status following the pass on 07 October 2025 at 120,017 miles, though the maintenance trend reveals a minor recurring concern. The tester flagged slight play in the offside front track rod end ball joint during the initial test that day, resulting in a failure for that defect alongside a non-functioning nearside stop lamp. The vehicle returned and passed the retest with the joint wear noted only as an advisory, suggesting the repair addressed the immediate failure but the wear persists. Lamp failures appear intermittently, with the 2023 test also recording inoperative stop and position lamps, indicating a pattern of sporadic bulb replacements rather than a persistent wiring fault. Accumulation sits at approximately 8,573 miles per year, a typical figure for a 14-year-old commercial vehicle. The mileage pattern shows a recent uptick in usage. Between the September 2024 test at 106,910 miles and the October 2025 test at 120,017 miles, the Berlingo covered 13,107 miles. This exceeds the 11,021 miles recorded between the October 2023 test at 95,889 miles and the September 2024 test. No significant gaps exist in the testing schedule, ruling out long periods of inactivity. A prospective buyer must inspect the offside front steering and suspension components closely. The persistent advisory for track rod end play indicates ongoing wear that will likely require replacement soon. Check the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs, as higher recent mileage accelerates wear on these components. The recurring lamp failures demand a thorough inspection of the wiring loom and bulb holders for corrosion or poor earth connections, particularly at the rear light clusters and the nearside front position lamp. Examine the vehicle's structural integrity thoroughly. Inspect the chassis, sills, and floor pans for corrosion, a common issue for vans of this age and mileage.