2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Citroen Berlingo MOT pass rate and common faults

15,165 MOT tests in 2024. 71.7% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time71.7%
Failed or needed repairs28.3%
Typical mileage at test55,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 15,165 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.2%
    808 marked dangerous
  3. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.8%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    652 marked dangerous
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.7%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics19.5%
  2. Brakes8.3%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.6%
  4. Tyres6.6%
  5. Body & chassis2.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.4%
  7. Suspension1.9%
  8. Steering0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.4%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine2.8%

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: headlamp: not working on dipped beam. 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 2019 Citroen Berlingo?

In 2024, 71.7% of 2019 Citroen Berlingo cars passed their MOT first time, across 15,165 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Citroen Berlingo?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp: not working on dipped beam; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2019 Citroen Berlingo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 85, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).