2014 Citroen Berlingo 1.6L Diesel · YA14 YTV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but shows a concerning trend of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. While it passed its most recent test on 23 June 2026 at 42,381 miles, it failed just days prior due to multiple mechanical defects. The recurrence of split CV boots on both the nearside and offside front drive shafts, alongside thin front brake pads, indicates that the owner only addresses faults when they are imminent to cause an MOT failure. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 12-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,500 miles per year. The record shows consistent annual testing between 2017 and 2024, where the vehicle frequently passed with no defects. However, there was a significant spike in usage between June 2025 and June 2026, where the car covered nearly 9,000 miles in twelve months. This sudden increase after years of very low mileage often causes rubber components and seals to fatigue and tear, which likely explains the failure of the drive shaft boots in the most recent tests. A buyer must inspect the front drive assembly to ensure the split CV boots were properly replaced and that no grease has leaked onto the braking system or inner components. Repeated failure of boots can lead to premature wear of the joints, which is a significantly more expensive repair. The thin brake pads noted in the 2026 failure suggest that the braking system is neglected between services. Given the low-mile history, the inspector should also check for surface corrosion on the brake discs and seizing in the calipers, as vehicles that sit for long periods often suffer from environmental degradation that high-mileage cars avoid.