Citroen Berlingo 1000 En-Prse Ptech Ss
From 949 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
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, a headlamp or light source missing and inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 39 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 | 39 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 23 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 18 |
| audible warning inoperative | 15 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 14 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 13 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 10 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 10 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 9 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 8 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 28.3% of Berlingo 1000 En-Prse Ptech Ss 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 £60.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 76.2% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, audible warning inoperative |
| 2020 | 76.4% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2019 | 73% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Berlingo 1000 En-Prse Ptech Sss tested had between 20,949 and 50,068 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 30,745 median miles, the Berlingo 1000 En-Prse Ptech Ss has 0.079 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-Prse Ptech Ss MOT pass rate?
The Citroen Berlingo 1000 En-Prse Ptech Ss has a 75.8% MOT pass rate based on 949 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Citroen Berlingo 1000 En-Prse Ptech Ss?
The most common MOT failure on the Citroen Berlingo 1000 En-Prse Ptech Ss is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 39 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-Prse Ptech Ss at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Citroen Berlingo 1000 En-Prse Ptech Ss is 30,745 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 20,949 and 50,068 miles.
Buying a used Berlingo 1000 En-Prse Ptech Ss?
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 75.8% pass rate and an average repair bill of £60 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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