2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Citroen Berlingo Multispace MOT pass rate and common faults

1,303 MOT tests in 2024. 73.5% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

92Below average
Passed first time73.5%
Failed or needed repairs26.5%
Typical mileage at test42,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,303 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.5%
  2. Position lamp: not working4.0%
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    23 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    32 marked dangerous
  6. Stop lamp: not working1.3%
  7. Washers: not working1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics16.7%
  2. Body & chassis9.4%
  3. Tyres4.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  5. Brakes3.3%
  6. Suspension2.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.1%
  8. Steering0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.8%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.2%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 Multispace?

In 2024, 73.5% of 2017 Citroen Berlingo Multispace cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,303 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

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

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; position lamp: not working; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Citroen Berlingo Multispace reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).