2010 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Diesel · SD10 UFT

The roadworthiness of this vehicle is currently questionable due to a significant decline in structural integrity. While it passed its most recent MOT on 27 November 2025 at 72,874 miles, this success followed just nine days after a major failure. That failure revealed excessive corrosion across multiple suspension component mounting areas on the sills, which significantly reduced structural strength. This indicates that the vehicle is reaching a critical stage of advanced rust, despite the relatively low annual mileage. The vehicle shows very low mileage for its sixteen-year age, averaging only approximately 4,500 miles per year. There is a notable gap of over 22,000 miles between November 2024 (50,727 miles) and November 2025 (72,874 miles). This surge in usage often correlates with the vehicle sitting for extended periods, which explains the perishing and cracking tyres noted in the 2024 advisories. The low-frequency use suggests that rubber components are suffering to age and oxidation rather than mechanical wear from use. A physical inspection must prioritize the sills and suspension mounting points to ensure the repairs made after the November 2025 failure are sound and not merely cosmetic. The record shows a recurring trend of front suspension wear, with ball joints and bushes flagged in both 2024 and 2025. The brake discs were also pitted and scored during the 2025 test, a common symptom of vehicles that sit for long periods. A buyer should also check for the oil leak reported in 2024 to determine if it has worsened since the more recent mileage interval.