2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Citroen Berlingo MOT pass rate and common faults

5,562 MOT tests in 2024. 49.8% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time49.8%
Failed or needed repairs50.2%
Typical mileage at test115,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,562 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.5%
  2. Stop lamp: not working6.1%
  3. Horn: not working5.4%
  4. Position lamp: not working5.3%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.0%
    350 marked dangerous
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.6%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.3%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.8%
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics43.7%
  2. Suspension24.9%
  3. Brakes18.4%
  4. Body & chassis14.6%
  5. Tyres9.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks8.9%
  8. Steering7.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.4%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine21.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.4%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.6%

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: 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 2008 Citroen Berlingo?

In 2024, 49.8% of 2008 Citroen Berlingo cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,562 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Citroen Berlingo?

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

Is the 2008 Citroen Berlingo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).