2005 Citroen Berlingo 2.0L Diesel · HG55 ACY

The vehicle shows a history of reactive maintenance, characterized by multiple failures within short intervals during testing. In the most recent test on 21 October 2024 at 130,603 miles, the car passed after failing just one week prior. The initial failure revealed significant issues including a non-functional rear door, severely deteriorated anti-roll bar ball joint dust covers, and multiple tyre defects. While these items were addressed, the persistent presence of corrosion on the front-to-rear brake pipes, which are noted covered in grease, suggests an ongoing issue with environmental degradation or poor preventative cleaning that has not been fully rectified. At 130,603 miles over 21 years, the Berlingo averages 6,200 miles per year, which is consistent with a vehicle of this age. However, the data indicates a period of concern between July 2022 and October 2024, where the vehicle covered over 35,000 miles and suffered three MOT failures. The October 2023 failures at 100,000 miles highlighted critical issues like a seat belt, an insecure exhaust system, and a worn suspension arm ball joint. The recurring mention of an oil leak across almost every test since 2023 indicates a persistent seal issue that, while not deemed excessive by the tester, requires close monitoring. A buyer should focus their inspection on the brake system integrity and structural components, as the corroded brake pipes have been a recurring advisory for three years. The grease on these pipes often masks the extent of the rust, and the windscreen has remained damaged since at least 2023, suggesting a lack of proactive cosmetic or minor repairs. While the vehicle currently holds a certificate, the history of sudden mechanical failures and component wear indicates that the vehicle is only maintained when it reaches a failure threshold rather than through a scheduled service regime.