2014 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Diesel · BX64 APV

This 2014 Citroen Berlingo presents a generally acceptable roadworthiness status, underlined by a stable maintenance trend that culminates in a clean pass on November 21, 2025, at 55,107 miles. The most recent test noted minor advisories for both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit on their edges, showing that consumable items require upcoming replacement rather than indicating deeper systemic neglect. Reviewing the historical file reveals that past failures were straightforward rectification items, such as split constant velocity gaiters in November 2024 at 52,869 miles, a nail in the tyre and an insecure central exhaust in December 2021, and tyre tread deficiencies in July 2017. These issues were swiftly addressed on the same day or within standard retest windows, confirming that previous keepers maintained the vehicle adequately when prompted by annual test failures. Accumulating only 55,107 miles across twelve years averages to roughly 4,592 miles annually, establishing a very low overall usage pattern. The mileage accumulation remained consistent through the COVID-19 pandemic years, moving smoothly from 32,681 miles in June 2018 to 39,949 miles in December 2020. A slight reporting shift occurred between the February 2020 test at 39,127 miles and the December 2020 test at 39,949 miles, reflecting a minor adjustment in testing intervals rather than any erratic usage spikes. This light employment profile means the drivetrain components and structural chassis members have been spared heavy commercial strain, though low annual mileage frequently contributes to surface corrosion on brake discs and rubber degradation due to prolonged periods standing idle. Inspecting this Berlingo in person requires focusing heavily on the rubber components and exhaust fixings highlighted in past test certificates. Check the constant velocity joint boots on the front driveshafts thoroughly for grease leaks or fresh perishing, as the nearside boot failed an MOT inspection previously. Examine the age and compound condition of all four tyres for sidewall cracking, matching the recurring advisory pattern seen across the 2018, 2019, and 2020 tests where rubber aging outpaced tread wear. Finally, inspect the exhaust system hangers and central mounting brackets for security, ensuring that past weaknesses in the exhaust mountings have not returned due to corrosion or vibration fatigue.