2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Citroen Berlingo Multispace MOT pass rate and common faults

233 MOT tests in 2024. 79.8% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time79.8%
Failed or needed repairs20.2%
Typical mileage at test21,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 233 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6%
    10 marked dangerous
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.6%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.3%
  6. Headlamp aim: too low1.3%
  7. Position lamp: not working1.3%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    8 marked dangerous
  9. Horn: not working1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics11.6%
  2. Body & chassis4.7%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.7%
  4. Tyres3.9%
  5. Brakes3.4%
  6. Suspension1.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  8. Steering0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.2%
  5. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour3.4%

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 2019 Citroen Berlingo Multispace?

In 2024, 79.8% of 2019 Citroen Berlingo Multispace cars passed their MOT first time, across 233 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Citroen Berlingo Multispace?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2019 Citroen Berlingo Multispace reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).