2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Citroen Berlingo Multispace MOT pass rate and common faults

970 MOT tests in 2024. 73.0% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time73.0%
Failed or needed repairs27.0%
Typical mileage at test32,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 970 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.8%
  2. Horn: not working3.6%
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    23 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    22 marked dangerous
  6. Stop lamp: not working1.8%
  7. Position lamp: not working1.1%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics19.5%
  2. Body & chassis7.4%
  3. Tyres5.1%
  4. Brakes4.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.6%
  6. Suspension2.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.5%
  8. Steering0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.9%
  5. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour3.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2018 Citroen Berlingo Multispace?

In 2024, 73.0% of 2018 Citroen Berlingo Multispace cars passed their MOT first time, across 970 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Citroen Berlingo Multispace?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; horn: not working; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Citroen Berlingo Multispace reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).