Citroen Berlingo MOT pass rate
In 2023, the Citroen Berlingo passed 58.0% of its first MOT tests, from 183,661 tests in Great Britain. That is 13.4 points below the 71.4% average for all cars, taxis and light vans.
Most common Citroen Berlingo MOT failures
The area that failed most often was lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, affecting 24.8% of tests. The red line shows the average for all cars.
- Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment 24.8% vs 11.3%
- Suspension 11.1% vs 8.9%
- Visibility 8.7% vs 4.8%
- Brakes 8.7% vs 6.8%
- Body, chassis, structure 7.9% vs 3.4%
- Tyres 7.3% vs 6.3%
- Noise, emissions and leaks 3.6% vs 3.1%
- Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems 2.9% vs 1.0%
- Position lamp 8.5% vs 2.8%
- Stop lamp 7.9% vs 2.2%
- Joints 5.5% vs 1.4%
- Registration plate lamp(s) 5.1% vs 1.3%
- Washers 5.1% vs 2.5%
- Headlamp aim 4.6% vs 3.3%
- Headlamp 4.3% vs 2.2%
- Coil spring 4.3% vs 2.6%
Top reasons for failure
| Reason for failure | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Position lamp: Not working | 8.2% |
| Stop lamp: Not working | 7.1% |
| Joints: Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | 5.3% |
| Registration plate lamp(s): Inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 4.5% |
| Coil spring: Fractured or broken | 4.2% |
| Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | 3.9% |
| Headlamp: Not working on dipped beam | 3.7% |
| Wipers: Does not clear the windscreen effectively | 3.3% |
| Brake pads: Less than 1.5 mm thick | 2.7% |
| Washers: Provides insufficient washer liquid | 2.6% |
Citroen Berlingo pass rate by age
The pass rate changes with age: 68.8% for cars aged 3 to 5 years and 51.9% for those aged 15 years or more. Older cars usually fail more often because parts like suspension, brakes and exhausts wear with time and mileage.
- 3 to 5 years 68.8% vs 71.4%
- 6 to 9 years 58.9% vs 71.4%
- 10 to 14 years 52.6% vs 71.4%
- 15 years or more 51.9% vs 71.4%
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 173,130 | 57.9% |
| Petrol | 10,157 | 59.2% |
Most common Citroen Berlingo advisories
Advisories do not fail the test, but they often become failures by the next MOT. These were noted most often:
- Tread depth 22.9%
- Brake discs 11.4%
- Brake pads 8.5%
- Engine oil leaks 8.5%
- Tyres: condition 6.7%
- Pins and bushes 6.4%
- Vehicle 5.9%
- Service brake performance 3.3%
See MOT advisories explained for what to do about them.
How we worked this out
These figures come from DVSA's anonymised MOT testing data for 2023, covering every class 4 MOT test in Great Britain (cars, taxis and light vans). We count normal tests only, not retests. A test counts as a first-time pass if the vehicle passed without any repairs. Tests where defects were fixed at the test centre within an hour (PRS) count as fails, in line with DVSA's own statistics. Failure areas show the share of tests with at least one failure in that area, so the figures add up to more than the fail rate.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Citroen Berlingo?
In 2023, 58.0% of Citroen Berlingo MOT tests were passed first time, from 183,661 tests in Great Britain. The average for all cars, taxis and light vans was 71.4%.
What is the most common MOT failure on the Citroen Berlingo?
The most common failure area was lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, which caused 24.8% of tests to fail. Next came suspension (11.1%) and visibility (8.7%).
Is the Citroen Berlingo reliable at its MOT?
Its first-time pass rate of 58.0% is 13.4 points below the average and ranks 95 of the 100 most-tested models. Age and mileage matter more than the model, so always check the history of the car you are buying.
How do I check a Citroen Berlingo's MOT history?
Enter its registration in our free MOT history check. You will see every test, the mileage at each test and all failures and advisories.