CITROEN BERLINGO MOT pass rate
70.8% of 269,215 CITROEN BERLINGO MOT tests pass.
The BERLINGO's pass rate of 70.8% is in line with the average across all CITROEN models, at 71.7%.
The CITROEN BERLINGO passes 70.8% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the CITROEN BERLINGO tested at 0–3 years pass 81.6% of the time, compared with just 60.7% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 81.6% | 13,936 | 42,704 miles |
| 3–6 years | 81.3% | 61,691 | 57,413 miles |
| 6–10 years | 72.1% | 78,805 | 89,043 miles |
| 10–15 years | 64.7% | 67,719 | 115,601 miles |
| 15+ years | 60.7% | 47,064 | 119,691 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the CITROEN BERLINGO
The most common reason the CITROEN BERLINGO fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 84.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 84.9% | Not working |
| Suspension | 30.5% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Brakes | 26.7% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 19.4% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 19.3% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 19.3% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.3% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 6.5% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 5.9% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.7% | Inscription illegible |
Related CITROEN models
- CITROEN C3 — 72.5% pass rate
- CITROEN C1 — 76.1% pass rate
- CITROEN C4 — 67.6% pass rate
- CITROEN DS3 — 63.0% pass rate
- CITROEN DISPATCH — 69.7% pass rate
- CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS — 88.0% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the CITROEN BERLINGO?
- 70.8% of CITROEN BERLINGO MOT tests pass, based on 269,215 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the CITROEN BERLINGO?
- The most common reason the CITROEN BERLINGO fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 84.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the CITROEN BERLINGO's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the CITROEN service history guide for how to check and keep one.