Citroen Berlingo Flair Xtr Bluehdi S/S
From 302 MOT tests. Above 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 tyre cords visible or damaged and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 7 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 | 7 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 6 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 6 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 5 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 5 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 5 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 4 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 3 |
| headlamp aim unable to be tested | 2 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 57.8% of Berlingo Flair Xtr Bluehdi S/S failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 4.4% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £103.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 85.2% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 81.7% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Berlingo Flair Xtr Bluehdi S/Ss tested had between 16,414 and 30,522 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 23,525 median miles, the Berlingo Flair Xtr Bluehdi S/S has 0.071 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 Flair Xtr Bluehdi S/S MOT pass rate?
The Citroen Berlingo Flair Xtr Bluehdi S/S has a 83.4% MOT pass rate based on 302 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Citroen Berlingo Flair Xtr Bluehdi S/S?
The most common MOT failure on the Citroen Berlingo Flair Xtr Bluehdi S/S is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 7 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Citroen Berlingo Flair Xtr Bluehdi S/S at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Citroen Berlingo Flair Xtr Bluehdi S/S is 23,525 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 16,414 and 30,522 miles.
Buying a used Berlingo Flair Xtr Bluehdi S/S?
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 83.4% pass rate and an average repair bill of £103 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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