1998 · 26 years old at test · Diesel mostly

1998 Citroen Berlingo MOT pass rate and common faults

146 MOT tests in 2024. 61.0% passed first time, compared with 64.9% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time61.0%
Failed or needed repairs39.0%
Typical mileage at test111,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 146 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.5%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.5%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.1%
  4. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.4%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.4%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.4%
  8. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.4%
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics32.9%
  2. Suspension27.4%
  3. Brakes21.9%
  4. Body & chassis15.1%
  5. Tyres10.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.9%
  7. Steering5.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine23.3%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.0%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.5%

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: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. 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 1998 Citroen Berlingo?

In 2024, 61.0% of 1998 Citroen Berlingo cars passed their MOT first time, across 146 tests. The average for all 26-year-old cars was 64.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1998 Citroen Berlingo?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; position lamp: not working; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1998 Citroen Berlingo reliable at MOT time?

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