2014 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Diesel · PY14 FEJ

The 2025‑11‑06 MOT at 162,794 miles recorded a clean pass with no defects, confirming that the vehicle is presently roadworthy. The two preceding tests in 2024 and 2023 also resulted in passes, showing a stable maintenance trend with no evidence of recent decline. Mileage has risen steadily from 101,889 miles in May 2017 to 162,794 miles by November 2025, accumulating roughly 13,500 miles per year, which is high for a twelve‑year‑old van. The annual testing schedule has been maintained without long gaps, and the consistent increase suggests regular use rather than prolonged standing. Recurring issues centre on the braking system and suspension: rear brake pipes were flagged as likely to become detached in the 2023 failure, rear brake discs showed pitting but remained structurally sound, and rear service brakes exhibited binding. Tyre wear has repeatedly approached the legal limit, and suspension arm pins or bushes displayed wear in 2022 and 2023, while the emission control fluid tank was noted as defective in the 2023 test. A buyer should therefore inspect the condition of the rear brake pipes for corrosion or looseness, examine the rear discs for scoring, assess the suspension bushes and arm pins for excessive play, verify tyre tread depth and sidewall condition, test brake pedal firmness and ABS functionality, and look for any structural rust or damage to the chassis and exhaust components.