2009 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Petrol · LT09 LBP

The vehicle currently presents a poor roadworthiness status following a significant decline in maintenance standards during the most recent inspection. While the vehicle maintained a clean pass record for several years, the October 2024 failure at 81,413 miles revealed a laundry list of critical safety and environmental defects. This indicates a worsening trend where reactive repairs have replaced proactive maintenance. The presence of a major exhaust leak, near-callout brake pads, and illegally worn tyres simultaneously suggests that the previous owner neglected basic mechanical upkeep until the vehicle failed the test. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 81,413 miles is remarkably low, averaging only under 4,800 miles per year. However, the data shows a period of accelerated use, with the vehicle covering 13,000 miles between September 2023 and October 2024. This low-mileage profile often masks age-related degradation of rubber components and seals that do not benefit from movement. The gap between the last MOT and the current date suggests the vehicle may have sat stationary for long periods previously, which can lead to internal corrosion and fluid breakdown. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the exhaust system, specifically the flexi-pipe identified as a major leak in 2024. The recurring issues with thin brake pads noted in 2021 and 2024 indicate a pattern of ignoring consumable wear, necessitating a full check of the calipers and brake discs. The twisted offside brake hose flagged in 2022 also warrants a check for perished rubber or structural damage. Given the age of the vehicle and the low mileage, the chassis should be inspected for structural corrosion around suspension mounting points, as these are common failure points on Citroen Berlingos of this era.