Citroen Berlingo MOT pass rate and common failures
Of 155,121 class-4 normal initial MOT tests in 2024, 57.3% passed without an initial fail or PRS repair — below the 71.2% UK average. Pass rate moves with age: 72.2% of cars aged 3–5 years passed first time, against 51.2% aged 15–30 years.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Age | Tests | Initial pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3–5 years | 23,121 | 72.2% |
| 6–9 years | 50,489 | 58.9% |
| 10–14 years | 47,841 | 52.8% |
| 15–30 years | 33,670 | 51.2% |
Common initial failure categories
These are the items that most often caused a Citroen Berlingo to fail its first test, with what each one usually means for a buyer.
- Position Lamps — 9% of tests. A side or tail light out. Usually a bulb.
- Stop Lamp — 8.3% of tests. A brake light out. Usually a bulb.
- Transmission — 6.1% of tests. A fault with a driveshaft, gaiter or transmission component. Costs vary widely.
- Registration Plate Lamp(s) — 5.7% of tests. The light over the number plate is out. A bulb.
- Headlamp Aim — 5.4% of tests. Headlights pointing too high or low. Cheap to adjust, and common on every make.
- Washers — 4.6% of tests. Empty or blocked washers. Trivial, but again a sign of the last owner's care.
What this does and does not tell you
A pass rate describes how a population of cars behaved on test day. It says nothing about how one car was driven, serviced or repaired, and an MOT does not cover the engine, clutch or gearbox at all.
Use it to know what to look for: if tyres and brakes dominate the list, price those in; if corrosion or suspension appears, get underneath the car. Then check the individual vehicle — its MOT history shows whether these same items have been advised year after year, and its mileage record shows whether the reading is consistent.
How many Citroen Berlingo are left?
At the end of 2026 Q1, DfT recorded 218,062 licensed and 29,712 SORN vehicles in the Citroen Berlingo generic-model group.
Licensed and SORN trend for the Citroen Berlingo
Before you buy
- Position Lamps — 9% of tests in 2024. A side or tail light out. Usually a bulb.
- Stop Lamp — 8.3% of tests in 2024. A brake light out. Usually a bulb.
- Transmission — 6.1% of tests in 2024. A fault with a driveshaft, gaiter or transmission component. Costs vary widely.
- Registration Plate Lamp(s) — 5.7% of tests in 2024. The light over the number plate is out. A bulb.
- Check the actual Berlingo — These figures describe the model group. Enter the registration for that vehicle's free MOT, tax and mileage record before you pay a deposit.
Other Citroen models
- Citroen C3 — 63.2% pass
- Citroen C1 — 69.1% pass
- Citroen C4 — 58.6% pass
- Citroen DS3 — 52.1% pass
- Citroen Dispatch — 57.1% pass
- Citroen C3 Aircross — 84% pass
See every Citroen model MOT pass rate
Common questions
What is the Citroen Berlingo MOT pass rate?
57.3% of 155,121 class-4 initial MOT tests on the Citroen Berlingo passed first time in 2024 — below the 71.2% UK average.
Why does the Berlingo fail its MOT?
The most common initial failure categories are position lamps (9% of tests), stop lamp (8.3% of tests), transmission (6.1% of tests), registration plate lamp(s) (5.7% of tests).
How many Citroen Berlingo are left in the UK?
218,062 were licensed and 29,712 were SORN at the end of 2026 Q1, according to DfT and DVLA statistics for this generic-model group.
Does this tell me whether one particular Berlingo is a good buy?
No. These are population statistics. Enter that car's registration for its own MOT, tax and mileage record, then check outstanding finance, write-off and stolen markers before buying.
Methodology and limitations
MOT outcomes describe testable items at the time of inspection. They are not a measure of overall mechanical reliability.
Scope: Class 4 normal initial MOT tests completed in 2024. Models require at least 1,000 qualifying tests. Duplicate source rows are removed using official DVSA test IDs.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency anonymised MOT tests and results, 2024, published 2025-05-23 under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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