1998 Citroen Berlingo 1.8L Petrol · S134 CPB

This 1998 Citroen Berlingo presents a stable maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 23 September 2025 at 110,385 miles roughly eleven months prior to the present date. The immediate precursor to this success was a formal failure recorded just four days earlier on 19 September 2025, mirroring an identical pattern from 21 September 2024 where an initial test failure preceded a same-day pass. While the specific test failure reasons are blank in the official record, the immediate rectifications indicate that previous owners routinely address compliance issues without protracted delays. The vehicle has accumulated 110,385 miles over its twenty-eight years on the road, translating to a low annual average of approximately 3,942 miles. This light usage pattern comes with distinct operational caveats. The record shows significant testing gaps, notably a nearly two-year span between the pass on 16 December 2022 and the subsequent test on 21 September 2024. Long periods of inactivity on early Berlingo models frequently cause issues with seized brake calipers, perished rubber suspension bushes, and accelerated corrosion on underbody structural members. Prospective buyers must conduct a rigorous physical inspection focusing on the sills, floorpans, and chassis mounting points for structural corrosion, a common vulnerability for vehicles of this vintage. You should thoroughly check the condition of all brake discs, pads, and hydraulic lines to ensure components are not seized or pitted from intermittent use. Verify the operation of the mechanical drivetrain and suspension joints during a test drive, listening closely for knocks from aging wishbones and anti-roll bar links.