2008 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Diesel · WV08 TKT

The vehicle currently presents an uncertain roadworthiness status following a failure in the May 8, 2024 test at 108,472 miles. While the record shows no specific defects listed for that failure, the lack of a subsequent pass suggests the vehicle has not been certified road for over two years. Prior to this, the vehicle maintained a stable trend with clean passes in 2022 and early 2023, indicating that the mechanical and structural components remained within acceptable tolerances for a multi-year period. The mileage pattern is consistent with an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. Between March 2021 at 93,975 miles and May 2024 at 108,472 miles, the vehicle covered 14,497 miles, reflecting relatively light annual use. The jump of 5,915 miles between April 2022 and May 2023 shows regular usage, though the low overall annual mileage often increases the risk of age-related degradation in rubber components and brake seals despite the low mechanical wear on the drivetrain. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection to identify the cause of the 2024 failure, as the vehicle has sat without a valid certificate for two years. Focus the assessment on structural corrosion on the sills and rear subframe, which are common failure points for this model. Inspect the braking system for seized calipers and check the suspension bushes for per that may have perished during periods of inactivity. Given the low mileage but high age, verifying the condition of the tyres and brake hoses for cracking is essential to ensure the vehicle is safe for immediate road use.