2009 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Petrol · MB04 ALE

The 2025‑11‑05 MOT at 71,889 miles confirmed roadworthiness with only a minor oil leak recorded under item 8.4.1 (a) (i) and no defects that would render the vehicle unsafe. All previous tests from 2012 onward have passed without serious faults, indicating a stable maintenance record. The mileage trajectory shows a steady increase of roughly 6,000 miles per year since 2015, rising from 19,223 miles in 2015 to 71,889 miles in 2025, which translates to about 4,229 miles annually – low for a 17‑year‑old van but consistent with the annual testing schedule. No periods without a test are evident; the interval between the 2020 and 2021 tests is one year, and the 2024 to 2025 interval is also one year, confirming continuous use. Recurring tyre wear noted in 2020, 2023 and 2024 – all three front and near‑side tyres were recorded as worn close to the legal limit and showing edge wear (5.2.3 (e)) – suggests the owner has not replaced tyres promptly, a consumable issue rather than a structural fault. The 2021 test flagged slight play in the near‑side track‑rod end ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i)), and the 2025 test recorded an oil leak but no brake binding; these points merit close inspection of suspension bushes, ball joints and brake calipers. A buyer should therefore examine the condition of the suspension components, verify the integrity of the rear brake discs and calipers for binding or corrosion, inspect the oil leak source for excessive consumption, and check for any structural rust around the wheel arches or chassis rails, as these items have been the only recurring concerns across the MOT history.