2008 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Diesel · MW08 AAX

The 2022-03-25 MOT at 130,576 miles passed, but the tester flagged several advisory defects including severely deteriorated anti‑roll bar ball joint dust covers, a windscreen crack, and a near‑side front tyre worn close to the legal limit. Repeated failures on similar items across 2017‑2022 show a pattern of neglect rather than steady improvement, with the most recent test confirming that the vehicle remains roadworthy only because the listed faults were classified as advisories. At an average of roughly 7,250 miles per year the mileage is typical for a 18‑year‑old van, yet the recorded increments show accelerating use: from 84,355 miles in June 2017 to 92,466 miles a year later, then to 104,189 miles in 2019, and a jump of 16,449 miles between October 2020 and March 2022. Earlier periods such as 2015‑2016 show stable low mileage with no recorded defects, indicating periods of limited use. A buyer should therefore inspect the anti‑roll bar ball joints and their dust covers for play or corrosion, examine both front and rear brake hoses for rust at the ferrules, verify pad thickness and disc condition, and check tyre tread depth and side‑wall perishing, especially on the off‑side front and rear tyres. Additional attention to the windscreen damage, registration lamp operation, washer jet alignment, horn functionality, and the corroded exhaust mounting strap is advisable, as is a thorough check for structural rust on the chassis and suspension components. While the van meets the minimum roadworthiness criteria, the recurring tyre wear, perished rubber components and deteriorating suspension parts suggest that immediate attention to these areas is required before continued use.