2008 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Petrol · FD08 HVJ

The vehicle's roadworthiness shows a worrying downward trend, with the most recent recorded data from September 2022 indicating significant structural degradation. While the vehicle passed its test on 16 September 2022 at 150,695 miles, this followed a severe failure just ten days earlier. The 06 September 2022 failure highlighted critical issues, including excessive corrosion on the outer sills at both the nearside and offside rear suspension component mountings and the nearside front seat belt anchorage. These defects represent a serious compromise to the vehicle's structural integrity. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,372 miles per year. The records show steady usage, moving from 125,350 miles in July 2019 to 150,695 miles by September 2022. However, there is a significant gap in the documented history, as no MOT data is provided for the period between September 2022 and the current date of July 2026. This four-year lapse in recorded testing means the current mechanical state and legal roadworthiness of the vehicle are entirely unverified. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and sills, specifically targeting the areas flagged for heavy corrosion in the 2022 test. The history of exhaust leaks, dating back to 2013 and recurring in 2022, suggests the exhaust system requires close monitoring. Previous failures involving excessive transmission oil leaks in 2020 and suspension bush movement in 2013 and 2020 indicate that the drivetrain and suspension components have a history of wear. Frequent advisories regarding tyre tread depth and worn edges across multiple years, including 2016, 2019, and 2021, suggest a pattern of reactive rather than preventative maintenance. Given the severe structural corrosion noted in the final recorded test, the vehicle carries a high risk of advanced rust affecting the mounting points for the suspension and seat belt systems. Any purchase should be contingent on a professional inspection of the underbody and the verification of a valid, current MOT.