2007 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Petrol · PL07 EWC

The 2007 Citroen Berlingo presents a stable and currently sound roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT, conducted on 12 January 2026 at 122,878 miles, passed with zero defects recorded, indicating the vehicle is in good mechanical order at present. The maintenance trend over the last three years is clearly improving. While the January 2025 test at 120,200 miles flagged several minor advisories, including worn front inner brake discs, slight play in the steering rack, and play in both front inner track rod end ball joints, these items appear to have been addressed or not worsened enough to cause failure by the clean January 2026 pass. The January 2024 test at 116,755 miles saw a failure for a non-functioning nearside headlamp and a minor rear exhaust leak, both of which were rectified for the retest on the same day. The record suggests a pattern of minor, rectifiable faults rather than any deep-seated mechanical neglect. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a vehicle of this age. Between the February 2023 test at 109,750 miles and the January 2026 test at 122,878 miles, the vehicle covered 13,128 miles over roughly three years, averaging approximately 4,376 miles per year. This is slightly below the vehicle's lifetime average of around 6,467 miles per year, suggesting the current keeper may be using it for shorter, more local journeys. There are no alarming gaps in the MOT record that would indicate the vehicle has been standing idle for extended periods, and the annual testing pattern is regular. Despite the clean recent result, a buyer should still conduct a focused physical inspection of the front suspension and steering components. The advisories flagged in January 2025 regarding play in both track rod ends and slight free play in the steering rack are classic wear items on high-mileage Berlingos. While they did not cause a failure in 2026, any deterioration in these components directly affects steering precision and tyre wear. The front inner brake discs were noted as worn and pitted in 2025, so checking the current condition of the front braking system, including disc thickness and pad life, is prudent. Finally, the minor rear exhaust leak recorded in 2024 warrants a visual check of the rear silencer and back box for any fresh corrosion or blowing joints, particularly given the vehicle's age and exposure to road salt.