2018 Citroen Berlingo Multispace 1.6L Diesel · PJ18 RRX

The 2018 Citroen Berlingo Multispace holds a valid MOT pass dated 4 June 2026 at 71,683 miles, yet the record reveals a pattern of borderline maintenance rather than consistent preventative care. The most recent test passed only after rectifying a cluster of failures from the previous day, including excessively worn front anti-roll bar drop links and both front tyres below the 1.6mm legal limit. This stop-start pattern of failing and passing within 24 hours suggests reactive repairs rather than proactive servicing. The high level stop lamp has remained inoperative across multiple consecutive tests, indicating a minor electrical fault that has been repeatedly ignored. Rear brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in June 2026, and the spare wheel carrier continues to present security concerns, with the carrier itself noted as insecure despite a clamp renewal in 2025. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but characterised by deferred minor items and last-minute corrections before test day. The vehicle has covered 71,683 miles over approximately eight years, averaging roughly 8,960 miles per year, which is typical for a family-oriented MPV of this type. The mileage progression is steady and unremarkable, with no sudden jumps or suspiciously low annual accumulation that would suggest odometer tampering or prolonged standing. The gap between the June 2025 test at 63,827 miles and the June 2026 test at 71,683 miles represents approximately 7,856 miles in twelve months, consistent with the vehicle's overall usage profile. There are no significant gaps in the MOT record that would raise concerns about extended periods off the road. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension, specifically the anti-roll bar links and drop links, which have appeared as failures in both 2025 and 2026. Worn drop links typically manifest as knocking over rough surfaces and can compromise handling stability if left unaddressed. The front brake discs were noted as worn and lipped in 2025, and with front pads repeatedly flagged as wearing thin, the entire front braking assembly warrants inspection for uneven disc thickness and caliper function. Both front tyres were illegal on the day before the most recent pass, which raises questions about whether the vehicle has been driven on compromised rubber between tests. The rear brake pads remain a current advisory and should be measured for remaining friction material. The spare wheel carrier mechanism needs physical checking, as it has appeared as a fault or advisory in three of the last four tests despite a clamp renewal. Finally, the permanently inoperative high level stop lamp should be diagnosed, as this is a simple electrical fix that has persisted unresolved for at least two years.