2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Citroen Berlingo MOT pass rate and common faults

7,944 MOT tests in 2024. 51.7% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time51.7%
Failed or needed repairs48.3%
Typical mileage at test116,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,944 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working10.5%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.9%
  3. Stop lamp: not working6.0%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.6%
  5. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.6%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.2%
    489 marked dangerous
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.7%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.6%
  9. Horn: not working3.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics47.4%
  2. Suspension23.5%
  3. Brakes15.7%
  4. Body & chassis11.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.0%
  6. Tyres8.4%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.5%
  8. Steering5.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.1%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.1%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.4%

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 2011 Citroen Berlingo?

In 2024, 51.7% of 2011 Citroen Berlingo cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,944 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 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 2011 Citroen Berlingo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 84, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).