Citroen Berlingo Multispace
From 4,558 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Berlingo Multispaces fare better: 2019 models pass at 82.1% vs 77.9% for 2017.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, caused 175 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 transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 175 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 73 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 70 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 68 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 55 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 53 |
| audible warning inoperative | 51 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 49 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 48 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 47 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 25.4% of Berlingo Multispace failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 27.6% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £99.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 82.1% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2018 | 77.3% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, audible warning inoperative |
| 2017 | 77.9% | 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 |
| 2016 | 77.6% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
2 earlier years
| 2015 | 76.5% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2014 | 69.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
Typical mileage
Half of all Berlingo Multispaces tested had between 24,644 and 59,859 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 37,260 median miles, the Berlingo Multispace has 0.062 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 Multispace MOT pass rate?
The Citroen Berlingo Multispace has a 76.9% MOT pass rate based on 4,558 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Citroen Berlingo Multispace?
The most common MOT failure on the Citroen Berlingo Multispace is a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, which caused 175 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Citroen Berlingo Multispace at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Citroen Berlingo Multispace is 37,260 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 24,644 and 59,859 miles.
Buying a used Berlingo Multispace?
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 76.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £99 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 25.4% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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