2019 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Diesel · PJ19 SYO

The 2019 Citroen Berlingo currently holds a valid MOT issued on 3 March 2025 at 83,101 miles, recording zero defects. This clean pass represents a marked improvement over the preceding tests, suggesting the most recent keeper addressed several serious faults promptly. The maintenance trend is clearly improving. Prior to this, the vehicle failed on 28 January 2025 at 83,085 miles with an inoperative electronic parking brake control, dangerously low parking brake efficiency below fifty percent of the required value, and both front wishbone rear bushes worn and cracking. A retest on 24 February 2025 still failed, this time for an offside rear tyre below the 1.6mm legal minimum. The subsequent March pass confirms these specific items were rectified, though the electronic parking brake fault in particular warrants close scrutiny given its severity. Mileage accumulation tells a notable story. Between the April 2023 test at 56,501 miles and the March 2024 test at 70,578 miles, the Berlingo covered 14,077 miles in roughly eleven months, a pace well above the annual average of approximately 11,872 miles. Then, between March 2024 and January 2025, the odometer moved just 1,503 miles over nearly ten months, indicating the vehicle saw very light use or possibly stood idle for extended periods. The mileage remained static at 83,101 miles between the January and March 2025 tests, consistent with workshop activity rather than road use. This stop-start pattern can cause its own issues, including brake corrosion from prolonged sitting and tyre flat-spotting. Prospective buyers should pay particular attention to the front suspension and braking system during any in-person inspection. Both front wishbone rear bushes were flagged as worn and cracking in January 2025, and while the March pass confirms replacement, a physical check for correct installation and alignment is advisable. The electronic parking brake control was inoperative just five months ago, and the parking brake efficiency was critically low. A buyer should test the parking brake function on an incline and verify the actuator operates smoothly without hesitation or unusual noise. The rear braking circuit also showed recurring tyre wear issues, with the offside rear tyre worn on the edge to 3mm in January and then failing at below 1.6mm in February. This pattern suggests possible rear axle misalignment or a binding rear caliper that may not have been fully resolved despite passing the March test. The advisory noted in March 2024 for a deteriorating nearside rear tyre further reinforces that rear axle components deserve attention. A thorough inspection of rear suspension bushes, shock absorbers, and brake condition is recommended. Given the vehicle's light commercial body style and mixed use pattern, check the load floor and sill areas for corrosion or structural damage that MOT tests do not always capture. The current clean MOT is encouraging, but the cluster of faults in early 2025 indicates this vehicle had a period of neglect that a buyer should verify has been fully and professionally corrected rather than superficially patched.