2000 · 24 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2000 Citroen Berlingo MOT pass rate and common faults

425 MOT tests in 2024. 49.6% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

81Well below average
Passed first time49.6%
Failed or needed repairs50.4%
Typical mileage at test115,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 425 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn5.9%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.9%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.6%
  4. Stop lamp: not working5.4%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.2%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.9%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.9%
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.7%
  9. Service brake imbalance: across an axle4.5%
  10. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics40.5%
  2. Suspension32.2%
  3. Brakes31.3%
  4. Body & chassis17.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.1%
  6. Tyres9.2%
  7. Steering8.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags5.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine27.8%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded18.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.9%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.8%

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: linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn. 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 2000 Citroen Berlingo?

In 2024, 49.6% of 2000 Citroen Berlingo cars passed their MOT first time, across 425 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Citroen Berlingo?

The most common failure reasons were linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn; position lamp: not working; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Citroen Berlingo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 81, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).