2015 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Diesel · WU15 GSZ

The 2026‑04‑11 MOT at 59,388 miles passed with no defects recorded, confirming current roadworthiness. The preceding 2026‑04‑10 test at the same mileage had failed due to an inoperative registration lamp and tyre defects, showing that recent corrective work resolved those issues and the maintenance trend is now stable. Mileage has risen from 17,278 miles in March 2018 to 59,388 miles in April 2026, a gain of over 42,000 miles in eight years. The annual average climbed from roughly 2,200 miles in the early years to about 9,900 miles in the last two years, indicating increased usage. The gap between the 2025‑04‑16 test at 49,453 miles and the 2026‑04‑11 test shows only 9,935 miles covered in a year, a pace that suggests the vehicle has been driven more intensively since 2023. Recurring faults include repeated tyre wear beyond the 1.6 mm tread limit, exposed cords on the offside front tyre, and a near‑side front tyre with insufficient tread depth, all of which point to possible suspension or alignment problems. Brake‑related issues such as a restricted parking‑brake lever, pitted near‑side rear disc, and fluctuating service brakes appear in multiple tests, signalling wear on calipers, discs and pads. Earlier wiper smearing and tyre‑tread depth failures in 2018 and 2019 further suggest that routine component replacement has not been consistently maintained. A buyer should therefore inspect suspension bushes and coil springs for wear or corrosion, examine brake calipers, discs, pads and the parking‑brake mechanism for binding or excessive play, verify tyre condition and wheel alignment, and look for structural rust around the wheel arches and chassis. These checks will reveal whether the recent pass reflects genuine repair or merely temporary masking of underlying wear.