2002 · 22 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2002 Citroen Berlingo MOT pass rate and common faults

1,625 MOT tests in 2024. 52.3% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time52.3%
Failed or needed repairs47.7%
Typical mileage at test113,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,625 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.0%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.2%
  3. Stop lamp: not working5.0%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.4%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.9%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.4%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.4%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%
  9. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements3.1%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    62 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics37.7%
  2. Brakes26.1%
  3. Suspension24.3%
  4. Body & chassis16.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.3%
  6. Tyres8.4%
  7. Steering7.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags5.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine20.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.3%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.0%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.6%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2002 Citroen Berlingo?

In 2024, 52.3% of 2002 Citroen Berlingo cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,625 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Citroen Berlingo?

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

Is the 2002 Citroen Berlingo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).