2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Citroen Berlingo MOT pass rate and common faults

9,661 MOT tests in 2024. 52.2% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

81Well below average
Passed first time52.2%
Failed or needed repairs47.8%
Typical mileage at test107,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 9,661 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working10.0%
  2. Stop lamp: not working9.5%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.6%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.9%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.4%
    614 marked dangerous
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.6%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.6%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics45.9%
  2. Suspension21.9%
  3. Brakes13.0%
  4. Body & chassis11.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.6%
  6. Tyres8.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.2%
  8. Steering4.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.0%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.2%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.0%

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 2012 Citroen Berlingo?

In 2024, 52.2% of 2012 Citroen Berlingo cars passed their MOT first time, across 9,661 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Citroen Berlingo?

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

Is the 2012 Citroen Berlingo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 81, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).