2001 · 23 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2001 Citroen Berlingo MOT pass rate and common faults

925 MOT tests in 2024. 53.0% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time53.0%
Failed or needed repairs47.0%
Typical mileage at test117,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 925 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.6%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.8%
  3. Stop lamp: not working4.5%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.3%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.0%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.9%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.6%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.6%
  9. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.2%
  10. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics38.9%
  2. Brakes26.1%
  3. Suspension22.1%
  4. Body & chassis17.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.9%
  6. Steering7.8%
  7. Tyres7.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine22.8%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.3%

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 2001 Citroen Berlingo?

In 2024, 53.0% of 2001 Citroen Berlingo cars passed their MOT first time, across 925 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Citroen Berlingo?

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

Is the 2001 Citroen Berlingo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).