2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Citroen Berlingo MOT pass rate and common faults

12,232 MOT tests in 2024. 58.6% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

73Well below average
Passed first time58.6%
Failed or needed repairs41.4%
Typical mileage at test80,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 12,232 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working12.1%
  2. Stop lamp: not working8.9%
  3. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.1%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.0%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    621 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
    471 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.8%
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics46.0%
  2. Brakes8.7%
  3. Body & chassis7.7%
  4. Suspension7.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.4%
  6. Tyres7.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.9%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.6%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.2%

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 2017 Citroen Berlingo?

In 2024, 58.6% of 2017 Citroen Berlingo cars passed their MOT first time, across 12,232 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Citroen Berlingo?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Citroen Berlingo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 73, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).