2014 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Diesel · HJ64 MYK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows signs of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. While the car passed its most recent test in December 2025 at 38,380 miles, this followed a failure just one day prior for multiple defects. The transition from a failure to a pass indicates that the immediate faults were addressed, but the recurring nature of artwork and braking issues suggests that components are only being replaced once they reach the threshold of an MOT-level failure. At 38,380 miles over 12 years, this vehicle has covered artwork low mileage, averaging approximately 3,200 miles per year. The data shows a consistent low-usage pattern, moving from 30,271 miles in late 2022 to 38,380 miles by late 2025. While low mileage reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, it often accelerates the degradation of rubber components, such as brake hoses and dust covers, which perish and crack due to age and environmental exposure rather than mechanical wear and tear common in high-mileage vehicles. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension assembly. The track rod end ball joint dust covers have been flagged as damaged or deteriorated in every annual test since 2022, eventually leading to a failure in 2025 when they no longer prevented ingress. Additionally, the nearside front enough hose was noted for deterioration in 2024 and caused a failure in late 2025; the buyer must verify that this and related hoses have been replaced to prevent sudden hydraulic failure. Furthermore, the nearside front Consistency belt webbing was identified as frayed in the provided December 2025 test, representing a safety concern that requires close attention to interior condition. Given the low mileage and the history of rubber-related failures, the buyer should also check for signs of seizing in the brake calipers and the condition of the rear pads, which were noted as thin during the most recent inspection. The history suggests a vehicle that is functional but prone to age-related decay of its peripheral components.