2004 · 20 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2004 Citroen Berlingo MOT pass rate and common faults

3,476 MOT tests in 2024. 50.7% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time50.7%
Failed or needed repairs49.3%
Typical mileage at test116,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,476 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working5.7%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.4%
  3. Horn: not working4.8%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.5%
  5. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault4.3%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.9%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.9%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.6%
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.9%
  10. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics40.8%
  2. Suspension25.8%
  3. Brakes20.7%
  4. Body & chassis15.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.9%
  6. Seat belts & airbags8.3%
  7. Tyres8.2%
  8. Steering6.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine20.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.2%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.6%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.1%

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: stop 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 2004 Citroen Berlingo?

In 2024, 50.7% of 2004 Citroen Berlingo cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,476 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Citroen Berlingo?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; position lamp: not working; horn: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2004 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).