Citroen Berlingo 950 En-Prise Bluehdi
From 766 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 a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 31 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 brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 31 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 21 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 16 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 13 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 11 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 11 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 10 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 10 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 9 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 7 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 39.6% of failures are serious: 31.7% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 7.9% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £71.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 73.9% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2019 | 74.7% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Berlingo 950 En-Prise Bluehdis tested had between 29,605 and 63,131 miles on the clock.
At 45,911 median miles, the Berlingo 950 En-Prise Bluehdi has 0.056 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 950 En-Prise Bluehdi MOT pass rate?
The Citroen Berlingo 950 En-Prise Bluehdi has a 74.5% MOT pass rate based on 766 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Citroen Berlingo 950 En-Prise Bluehdi?
The most common MOT failure on the Citroen Berlingo 950 En-Prise Bluehdi is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 31 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Citroen Berlingo 950 En-Prise Bluehdi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Citroen Berlingo 950 En-Prise Bluehdi is 45,911 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 29,605 and 63,131 miles.
Buying a used Berlingo 950 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 £71 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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