1999 · 25 years old at test · Diesel mostly

1999 Citroen Berlingo MOT pass rate and common faults

183 MOT tests in 2024. 47.5% passed first time, compared with 63.3% for all cars the same age.

75Well below average
Passed first time47.5%
Failed or needed repairs52.5%
Typical mileage at test114,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 183 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.7%
  2. Position lamp: not working6.6%
  3. Service brake imbalance: across an axle5.5%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.9%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.4%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.8%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.3%
  8. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.3%
  9. Rear fog lamp: not working3.3%
  10. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics42.6%
  2. Suspension33.3%
  3. Brakes22.4%
  4. Body & chassis13.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.8%
  6. Tyres9.8%
  7. Steering9.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags7.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine32.8%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.3%
  4. Registration plates: inscription illegible8.7%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases8.2%

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 1999 Citroen Berlingo?

In 2024, 47.5% of 1999 Citroen Berlingo cars passed their MOT first time, across 183 tests. The average for all 25-year-old cars was 63.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1999 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 imbalance: across an axle. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1999 Citroen Berlingo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 75, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).