2009 Citroen Berlingo 1.4L Petrol · NA09 WTL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 38,138 miles passed, it followed just nine days prior. That failure was due to a non-functional nearside stop lamp, pitted offside front brake discs, and a critical emissions failure caused by overheating. The fact that the vehicle passed immediately after these significant issues suggests the owner only addresses mechanical faults when forced by the MOT testing process. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 38,138 miles is exceptionally low, averaging approximately 2,243 miles per year. This low usage pattern often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components rather than mechanical wear from distance. The data shows consistent low-mile intervals, with only 1,525 miles covered between the 2024 and 2025 tests. However, long periods of standing or short-trip driving can contribute to the specific failures observed, such as the deterioration of the CV boots noted in September 2024. A buyer must inspect the cooling system thoroughly, as the overheating issue that prevented an emissions test in 2025 suggests a potential head gasket weakness or a failing thermostat. The offside front brake disc showed signs of pitting, which is common on low-mileage vehicles that sit idle, allowing corrosion. Given the previous failure of both CV boots in 2024, a physical inspection of all drive shafts is required to check for grease leaks and rust-related corrosion, which often affects Citroen models of this era regardless of mileage.