2020 Citroen Berlingo 1.5L Diesel · SH70 YVY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a clear shift toward reactive repairs. While it passed the most recent test in December 2025 at 101,278 miles, the history reveals a pattern of neglecting consumables until they fail. The transition from a clean record in late 2023 to multiple failures in late 2024 suggests the previous owner only addressed issues when prompted by law rather than following a preventative schedule. The mileage profile is exceptionally high for a six-year-old vehicle, averaging over 16,000 miles per year. There is a significant discrepancy in the records between the December 2023 test at 110,414 miles and the December 2024 test at 138,158 miles, representing an accumulation of nearly 28,000 miles in a single year. This rapid usage indicates heavy commercial or motorway application, which accelerates the wear on the drivetrain, suspension, and braking components compared to a lower-use vehicle. A buyer must scrutinise the braking system and suspension, as the record flags recurring issues with pitted and scored brake discs across both axles. The December 2024 failure noted thin front pads and illegal tyre depths, while the December 2025 test still identified worn discs and an offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge. This specific wear pattern on the tyre edge often indicates an alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that require immediate attention. Given the high mileage, a thorough inspection of the shock absorbers, coil springs, and structural integrity is essential to ensure the heavy use has not compromised the chassis.