2014 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Diesel · NJ14 XKS

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance history indicates a reactive approach rather than preventative care. The most recent test on March 28 2026 at 106,241 miles resulted in a pass following a failure just five miles prior for excessive exhaust emissions. This suggests the owner addressed the combustion issue immediately to secure compliance. Before this recent emissions failure, the trend remained relatively stable with several years of clean records, though recurring minor failures highlight neglected consumable items rather than deep mechanical or structural decline. The mileage pattern is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 8,850 miles per year over the twelve-year life of the 2014 Citroen Berlingo. There is notable increase in usage between April 2021 and March 2023, where the vehicle covered over 28,000 miles in two years. However, the usage has moderated back to roughly 6,500 miles per year in the most recent period. This steady accumulation suggests the van has been used regularly, which typically puts more predictable wear on the drivetrain and suspension components compared to vehicles that sit stationary. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and tyre alignment. The March 2025 failure highlighted a severely deteriorated offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage dust cover and a nearside tyre worn on the edge, which often points to tracking geometry issues or worn ball joints. Given the history of tyres reaching the legal limit across multiple tests, the current state of the entire set should be verified for age and uneven wear. Additionally, the March 2026 emissions failure warrants a check of the diesel particulate filter or oxygen sensors to ensure the fault was fully rectified and not merely masked by a deeper engine management issue.