2016 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Diesel · NX16 XKP

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a clear progression of developing suspension and braking component wear. The most recent test in September 2025 at 150,834 miles identified new defects including a pitted nearside rear brake disc and a worn nearside rear suspension arm bush. This follows a 2024 failure where the offside front suspension ball joint was flagged for play. While the vehicle passes its tests, the frequency of mechanical advisories suggests that the suspension assembly is reaching the end of its service life. At 150,834 miles over ten years, this Berlingo has covered a high average of approximately 15,000 miles annually. The data shows consistent heavy use, with 18,510 miles covered between the October 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 8,000 miles before the September 2025 inspection. This high annual mileage places significant stress on heavy-duty commercial components, which explains the recurring issues with bushes and ball joints observed across the various years. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front and rear suspension geometry, as the record indicates multiple ball joints and arm bushes are failing in succession. The nearside rear brake disc requires immediate replacement due to scoring and pitting, which can lead to poor performance if left unaddressed. Given the history of tyres wearing to the legal limit in both 2022 and 2024, the current state of all rubber should be verified for uneven alignment issues caused by the aforementioned suspension wear.