2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Citroen Berlingo MOT pass rate and common faults

5,063 MOT tests in 2024. 51.9% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

92Below average
Passed first time51.9%
Failed or needed repairs48.1%
Typical mileage at test115,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,063 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.6%
  2. Stop lamp: not working5.1%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.6%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.0%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.8%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.5%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%
  8. Horn: not working3.4%
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.1%
  10. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics36.9%
  2. Suspension24.9%
  3. Brakes18.9%
  4. Body & chassis16.5%
  5. Tyres8.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.5%
  8. Steering6.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine22.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.5%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.3%
  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: 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 2006 Citroen Berlingo?

In 2024, 51.9% of 2006 Citroen Berlingo cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,063 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Citroen Berlingo?

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

Is the 2006 Citroen Berlingo reliable at MOT time?

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