2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Citroen Berlingo MOT pass rate and common faults

12,182 MOT tests in 2024. 53.6% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

80Well below average
Passed first time53.6%
Failed or needed repairs46.4%
Typical mileage at test105,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 12,182 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working10.4%
  2. Stop lamp: not working9.8%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.8%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.4%
  5. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.4%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.4%
    770 marked dangerous
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
    458 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics45.7%
  2. Suspension17.8%
  3. Brakes12.9%
  4. Body & chassis11.1%
  5. Tyres8.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.4%
  8. Steering3.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.0%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.7%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.2%

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 2013 Citroen Berlingo?

In 2024, 53.6% of 2013 Citroen Berlingo cars passed their MOT first time, across 12,182 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 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 2013 Citroen Berlingo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 80, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).