Citroen Berlingo
From 284,435 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Berlingos fare better: 2021 models pass at 76.8% vs 63.7% for 1999.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. The top issue, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 12,228 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 12,228 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 11,803 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 10,498 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 9,360 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 9,339 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 9,048 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 7,287 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 6,589 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 5,799 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 5,613 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 20.3% of Berlingo failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 13.5% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £84.
The warranty question
A 3-year-old Berlingo passes its MOT 77.7% of the time. By 7 years old that drops to 68.9%, a 8.8 percentage point fall, right as the manufacturer warranty runs out. At 10 years it's down to 66.1%. With an average repair bill of £84 when things go wrong, an extended warranty can make sense on a Berlingo that's past its third birthday.
Fuel type matters
Electric versions pass at 78.7% while LP versions pass at 63.8%, a 15 percentage point gap.
Citroen Berlingo on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 11,596 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 10,016 newly registered, a net loss of 1,580.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 203,677 | 24,118 | +2,326 | -2,533 | -207 |
| 2025 Q2 | 203,981 | 24,021 | +2,379 | -2,875 | -496 |
| 2025 Q1 | 204,774 | 23,724 | +2,867 | -2,844 | +23 |
| 2024 Q4 | 205,068 | 23,407 | +2,444 | -3,344 | -900 |
| 2024 Q3 | 206,694 | 22,681 | +3,007 | -3,375 | -368 |
| 2024 Q2 | 207,587 | 22,156 | +2,654 | -2,492 | +162 |
| 2024 Q1 | 207,730 | 21,851 | +4,306 | -3,482 | +824 |
| 2023 Q4 | 207,505 | 21,252 | +3,399 | -2,480 | +919 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berlingo 625 Enterprise Hdi | Diesel | 26,014 | 23% |
| Berlingo 625 En-Prise Bluehdi | Diesel | 14,308 | 12% |
| Berlingo 650 En-Prise Bluehdi | Diesel | 9,567 | 8% |
| Berlingo 1000 En-Prise Ed Bhdi | Diesel | 8,580 | 7% |
| Berlingo 850 En-Prise Bluehdi | Diesel | 6,376 | 6% |
| Berlingo Enterprise B-Hdi S/S | Diesel | 6,148 | 5% |
| Berlingo 625 Lx Hdi | Diesel | 5,773 | 5% |
| Berlingo 1000 En-Prise Bhdi Ss | Diesel | 5,006 | 4% |
| Berlingo 1000 Eprise Pro Bhdi | Diesel | 4,613 | 4% |
| Berlingo 850 Enterprise Hdi | Diesel | 3,889 | 3% |
| Berlingo 650 En-Prise Bhdi Ss | Diesel | 3,602 | 3% |
| Berlingo Multispace Xtr Hdi | Diesel | 3,308 | 3% |
| Berlingo 625 Lx Hdi 75 | Diesel | 3,217 | 3% |
| Berlingo Multispace + Hdi | Diesel | 2,780 | 2% |
| Berlingo M-Sp Vtr Hdi 90 | Diesel | 2,284 | 2% |
| Berlingo 650 Enterprse Ed Bhdi | Diesel | 2,178 | 2% |
| Berlingo 1000 En-Prise Bluehdi | Diesel | 2,092 | 2% |
| Berlingo Multispace Vtr Hdi | Diesel | 1,991 | 2% |
| Berlingo Multispace Forte | Diesel | 1,938 | 2% |
| Berlingo Driver Bluehdi S/S | Diesel | 1,857 | 2% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 76.8% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2020 | 77.7% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2019 | 77.4% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2018 | 70.3% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
21 earlier years
| 2017 | 68.4% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2016 | 68.9% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2015 | 67.2% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2014 | 66.2% | a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2013 | 66.1% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2012 | 64.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2011 | 64.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2010 | 64.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2009 | 63.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2008 | 63.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2007 | 64% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2006 | 63.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2005 | 62.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2004 | 63.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2003 | 63.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction |
| 2002 | 62.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2001 | 64% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2000 | 62.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| 1999 | 63.7% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 1998 | 72.1% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 1997 | 66.2% | body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Berlingos tested had between 71,206 and 128,813 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 103,071 median miles, the Berlingo has 0.031 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Citroen models
| Citroen C3 | 71.4% |
| Citroen C4 | 68.9% |
| Citroen C1 | 74.9% |
| Citroen Ds3 | 66.5% |
| Citroen Relay | 70.2% |
Common questions
What is the Citroen Berlingo MOT pass rate?
The Citroen Berlingo has a 67.9% MOT pass rate based on 284,435 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Citroen Berlingo?
The most common MOT failure on the Citroen Berlingo is a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 12,228 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
How many Citroen Berlingos are on UK roads?
There are 203,677 Citroen Berlingos currently licensed on UK roads, with 24,118 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Citroen Berlingo at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Citroen Berlingo is 103,071 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 71,206 and 128,813 miles.
Buying a used Berlingo?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 67.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £84 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.