2013 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Diesel · SF63 DNU

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend in reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test conducted in October 2025 at 130,109 miles identified multiple failures including a worn offside front suspension bush and severely deteriorated CV boots on both front drive shafts. While the vehicle passed, the presence of these faults alongside worn-edge front tyres suggests that components are only being addressed once they approach the point of failure or trigger an advisory. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per annum. Between September 2022 at 96,400 miles and September 2023 at 112,770 miles, the vehicle covered over 16,000 miles, indicating a period of higher-intensity use. The usage has since moderated back to roughly 7,300 miles per year. This consistent mileage explains the accelerated wear seen on the front-end suspension and braking components. A buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection of the front suspension geometry. The CV boots and arm bushes have appeared as recurring issues since 2022, and the recent deterioration of the boots poses a high risk of imminent drive shaft failure if grease leakage has begun. Additionally, the rear brake binding noted in 2022 should be re-checked to ensure the calipers have not seized due to age or neglect. Given the repeated history of tyres reaching the legal limit across multiple years, the wheel alignment also requires professional verification to prevent premature wear on any new rubber.