2004 Citroen Berlingo 2.0L Diesel · HT53 WVW

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, though the record indicates a pattern of immediate rectification following failures. The most recent test in October 2022 at 151,809 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, suggesting the vehicle met the minimum safety standards at that time. However, the history of failing and then immediately passing in both 2021 and 2022 suggests that the owner only addresses faults when legally mandated rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is consistent with a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,900 miles per annum. Between October 2020 and October 2022, the car covered 6,875 miles, showing a steady usage pattern of roughly 3,400 miles per year. This low annual mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, but the four-year gap since the last recorded MOT in October 2022 means the current condition of rubber components and fluid levels is entirely unverified by official DVSA data. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity, specifically the sills and rear suspension mounting points where corrosion is common on this era of Berlingo. Because the record shows no advisories in the final tests, the inspector should look for emerging surface rust or perished suspension bushes that may have developed in the intervals. Given the age, check for seized brake calipers or pitted discs, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from surface corrosion and mechanical seizing due to infrequent use.