2011 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Diesel · SL11 DLO

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent inspection on 11 December 2024 at 154,954 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the history reveals a pattern of immediate failures followed by passes. The car failed in both November 2024 and October 2023, only to pass within days of each failure. This suggests the owner is reactive, addressing faults only when prompted by the MOT tester rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. At 154,954 miles over 15 years, the Berlingo averages approximately 10,300 miles per annum, which aligns with typical national averages for a light commercial vehicle. There is a significant gap in recorded mileage between October 2022 and October 2023, where the vehicle covered 16,914 miles in just thirteen months. Since then, usage has slowed considerably, with only 1,830 miles recorded between the November 2023 and December 2024 tests. This fluctuating usage pattern can sometimes lead to rubber components and seals drying out prematurely during periods of lower mileage. The lack of specific advisories in the provided records is unusual for a vehicle of this age and mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity, focusing on the sills and rear suspension mounting points where corrosion is common on the Berlingo. Given the recent failures, close attention should be paid to the suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of excessive wear. You should also check for binding brake calipers and thinworn discs to ensure that the issues causing the previous failures have been properly rectified rather than merely masked.