2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Citroen Berlingo MOT pass rate and common faults

13,877 MOT tests in 2024. 59.5% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

78Well below average
Passed first time59.5%
Failed or needed repairs40.5%
Typical mileage at test83,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 13,877 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working10.4%
  2. Stop lamp: not working7.7%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.3%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.5%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.1%
    830 marked dangerous
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.8%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
    496 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics40.7%
  2. Suspension10.2%
  3. Brakes9.3%
  4. Body & chassis8.4%
  5. Tyres8.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.1%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.7%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.4%

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: 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 2016 Citroen Berlingo?

In 2024, 59.5% of 2016 Citroen Berlingo cars passed their MOT first time, across 13,877 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 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 2016 Citroen Berlingo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 78, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).