2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Citroen Berlingo MOT pass rate and common faults

14,103 MOT tests in 2024. 54.1% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

77Well below average
Passed first time54.1%
Failed or needed repairs45.9%
Typical mileage at test98,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 14,103 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working11.3%
  2. Stop lamp: not working9.1%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.5%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.8%
  5. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.7%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.4%
    915 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.8%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    457 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics46.0%
  2. Suspension16.6%
  3. Brakes11.1%
  4. Body & chassis10.4%
  5. Tyres8.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.4%
  8. Steering2.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.5%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.7%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.4%

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 2014 Citroen Berlingo?

In 2024, 54.1% of 2014 Citroen Berlingo cars passed their MOT first time, across 14,103 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 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 2014 Citroen Berlingo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 77, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).