2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Citroen Berlingo MOT pass rate and common faults

12,631 MOT tests in 2024. 61.7% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

75Well below average
Passed first time61.7%
Failed or needed repairs38.3%
Typical mileage at test70,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 12,631 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working9.8%
  2. Stop lamp: not working7.6%
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam5.2%
  4. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.3%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.1%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    588 marked dangerous
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
    461 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics41.5%
  2. Brakes7.9%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.7%
  4. Tyres6.9%
  5. Body & chassis6.0%
  6. Suspension5.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.1%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.9%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.6%

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 2018 Citroen Berlingo?

In 2024, 61.7% of 2018 Citroen Berlingo cars passed their MOT first time, across 12,631 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Citroen Berlingo?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Citroen Berlingo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 75, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).