2017 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Diesel · HV17 JWP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. While the most recent test on 22 October 2025 at 50,133 miles resulted in a pass, it followed a failure on the same day for multiple safety-related defects. The trend shows a consistent pattern of allowing consumable faults to persist until they trigger an MOT failure, suggesting that the owner only addresses issues when legally required rather than performing performing routine preventative maintenance. At 50,133 miles, this nine-year-old Berlingo has averaged approximately 5,570 miles per year. This low annual mileage typically indicates less mechanical strain, but it often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber-based components and seals. Between October 2023 (39,171 miles) and October 2025 (50,133 miles), the vehicle covered 10,962 miles. Despite this low mileage accumulation, the record shows recurring issues with tyre wear patterns across all four corners. A buyer must inspect the front suspension geometry and wheel alignment, as the record repeatedly flags uneven tyre wear and bald edges. In 2023, 2024, and 2025, the tester noted tyres worn specifically on inner or outer edges, which points to significant tracking issues or worn suspension bushes. Additionally, the nearside drive shaft seal weeping oil noted in October 2025 requires a close visual inspection to ensure the leak has not worsened or affected the gearbox housing, which would result in a significantly more expensive repair. The 2025 failure for a wrapped central seat belt and ineffective windscreen wipers indicates that basic interior safety checks were neglected. Any purchaser should verify the operation of all seat belt tensioning mechanisms and check the wiper blade arms for cracks or lift. Given the history of an oil leak noted in 2023, the engine bay should be examined for active seeping that may have been masked rather than fully rectified during the MOT re-test process.