Citroen Berlingo 1000 En-Prise Bluehdi
From 3,960 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Older Berlingo 1000 En-Prise Bluehdis fare better: 2021 models pass at 72.2% vs 79.2% for 2019.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 159 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.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 159 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 130 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 85 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 83 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 83 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 51 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 50 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 44 |
| audible warning inoperative | 42 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 41 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 28% of Berlingo 1000 En-Prise Bluehdi failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £63.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 72.2% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2020 | 74% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led |
| 2019 | 79.2% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Berlingo 1000 En-Prise Bluehdis tested had between 33,047 and 64,276 miles on the clock.
At 51,221 median miles, the Berlingo 1000 En-Prise Bluehdi has 0.05 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Citroen models
| Citroen C3 | 71.4% |
| Citroen Berlingo | 67.9% |
| Citroen C4 | 68.9% |
| Citroen C1 | 74.9% |
| Citroen Ds3 | 66.5% |
Common questions
What is the Citroen Berlingo 1000 En-Prise Bluehdi MOT pass rate?
The Citroen Berlingo 1000 En-Prise Bluehdi has a 74.5% MOT pass rate based on 3,960 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Citroen Berlingo 1000 En-Prise Bluehdi?
The most common MOT failure on the Citroen Berlingo 1000 En-Prise Bluehdi is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 159 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Citroen Berlingo 1000 En-Prise Bluehdi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Citroen Berlingo 1000 En-Prise Bluehdi is 51,221 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 33,047 and 64,276 miles.
Buying a used Berlingo 1000 En-Prise Bluehdi?
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 74.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £63 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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