2014 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Diesel · GU64 UEA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 11 September 2025 at 55,002 miles. The maintenance trend shows signs of improvement as the failure on that date regarding an inoperative rear registration plate lamp was rectified immediately. While previous tests highlighted recurring cosmetic and fluid issues, the absence of advisories in the latest report suggests the current owner is addressing immediate safety-related defects before they become failures. The mileage profile is notably low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,584 miles per year. Between September 2023 at 48,211 miles and September 2024 at 51,917 miles, the car covered only 3,706 miles. This low usage often reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, but it frequently leads to degradation of rubber components, as evidenced by the September 2023 failure where multiple tyres were flagged as perished or damaged despite the low mileage. A buyer must investigate the recurring oil leak that was noted in both the September 2023 and September 2024 tests. Although the tester described these as not excessive, a persistent leak on a low-mileage engine indicates aging gaskets or seals that require monitoring to prevent future environmental failures. The TPMS light mentioned in 2024 should also be verified to ensure a sensor is not failing or masking a slow pressure loss. Given the low annual mileage, the physical inspection should focus on the condition of the suspension bushes and brake hoses which can dry and crack when a vehicle sits stationary. The history of perished tyres suggests that the rubber components across the chassis should be checked for sidewall cracking, regardless of the remaining tread depth on the current tyres.