2018 Citroen Berlingo Multispace 1.6L Diesel · TA02 ARM

A clean DVSA history defines the mechanical profile of this 2018 Citroen Berlingo Multispace, with four consecutive pass certificates between January 2022 and January 2025 and not a single advisory, minor defect, or failure recorded across that span. This is an unusually tidy sheet for a vehicle now in its eighth year, particularly for a model category that often accumulates advisories around suspension bushes, rear brake components, and body corrosion once it enters middle age. The fact that the most recent examination on 6 January 2025 returned a clean pass, and that each of the three prior tests followed the same pattern, indicates that the running gear, braking system, emissions, lighting, and structural items have all remained comfortably within DVSA limits throughout the recent testing cycle. From a roadworthiness perspective, the absence of recorded advisories does not mean nothing will ever need attention, but it does mean there is no specific component flagged by the examiner as being on the watch list. The recorded mileage of 40,538 miles against an eight-year registration equates to an average accumulation of roughly 5,000 miles per year, which sits well below the typical usage rate for a family-oriented MPV of this type. Annual MOTs have been taken consistently each January from 2022 onwards, and crucially there are no large gaps in the testing history that would suggest the vehicle has been laid up off the road for extended periods. The mileage progression across these tests is steady rather than erratic, which is reassuring because sudden jumps or stagnant readings between annual tests can sometimes indicate clock issues or long periods of inactivity. Mechanically, this lower-than-average annual mileage suggests lighter wear on the engine internals, clutch, gearbox, and braking components, though standing time can bring its own considerations such as drying-out rubber seals and degraded dampers if the vehicle has spent long stretches unused between short trips. For a prospective buyer, the lack of any flagged components in the MOT record means the test-drive focus should shift to the typical wear items expected on a Berlingo Multispace approaching mid-life, rather than chasing any specific defect identified by an examiner. Pay close attention to the rear suspension, particularly the torsion beam and coil springs, listening for any clonks or knocking when traversing speed humps or uneven B-road surfaces, as these are common wear points on this platform even when not yet flagged. The front suspension lower arms and anti-roll bar bushes should be checked for play by turning the steering at standstill with the engine running, feeling for any clonking or looseness transmitted through the wheel. Brake pedal feel should be firm and progressive, with no excessive travel or judder under light-to-moderate stopping effort, and the handbrake should hold the vehicle on a modest incline without needing excessive lever travel. Under the bonnet, the 1.6 BlueHDi diesel or 1.2 PureTech petrol units fitted to this generation both have known sensitivities worth probing on a road test. For diesel examples, listen for any rough idle, hesitation under throttle, or excess smoke on startup, and check the underside for any signs of oil leakage from the sump, turbo, or injector area. For petrol variants, listen for timing chain rattle on cold start and watch the coolant level for any unexplained drop, both being recognised concerns on the PureTech family. Inspect the underbody and inner sills carefully for any bubbling corrosion or underseal hiding rust, as Berlingos of this age can begin to show corrosion around the rear wheel arches, lower door edges, and subframe mounting points. Finally, verify that all warning lamps extinguish promptly after ignition and that the electronic stability control and tyre pressure monitoring systems are functioning, as these are common sources of advisory or failure items on MPVs and would warrant immediate rectification if found active on a test drive.