2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Citroen Berlingo MOT pass rate and common faults

12,326 MOT tests in 2024. 71.5% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

82Well below average
Passed first time71.5%
Failed or needed repairs28.5%
Typical mileage at test49,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 12,326 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively8.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.9%
    797 marked dangerous
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    549 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.4%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high1.4%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics17.5%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.3%
  3. Brakes7.4%
  4. Tyres6.4%
  5. Body & chassis1.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.4%
  7. Suspension1.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.3%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.4%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.4%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2020 Citroen Berlingo?

In 2024, 71.5% of 2020 Citroen Berlingo cars passed their MOT first time, across 12,326 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Citroen Berlingo?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2020 Citroen Berlingo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 82, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).