CITROEN BERLINGO Common Problems & Reliability

Based on 6,116 MOT tests from 466 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore. The figures below describe that VehicleScore sample. Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are not a claim that every CITROEN BERLINGO has the same fault.

CITROEN BERLINGO's have a average reliability rating of 499/999. The score was calculated from the average of every CITROEN BERLINGO that has had a registered MOT.

We calculated all of the below figures by getting the score from each vehicle make/model/year/fuel, which are each calculated a score. We then generate the average score, taking into account factors such as mileage and emissions.

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Fuel Type	Year	Reliability Score	Avg Mileage	Sample Size
N/A	N/A	669/999Good	81,339 miles	6,619 vehicles
N/A	N/A	647/999Good	81,912 miles	10,554 vehicles
N/A	N/A	585/999Above average	84,336 miles	12,886 vehicles
N/A	N/A	560/999Above average	84,759 miles	13,228 vehicles
N/A	N/A	535/999Above average	85,766 miles	12,582 vehicles
N/A	N/A	512/999Above average	119,045 miles	588 vehicles
N/A	N/A	476/999Average	86,852 miles	4,865 vehicles
N/A	N/A	456/999Average	97,753 miles	682 vehicles
N/A	N/A	455/999Average	89,117 miles	5,147 vehicles
N/A	N/A	440/999Average	97,854 miles	5,096 vehicles
N/A	N/A	434/999Average	91,591 miles	6,528 vehicles
N/A	N/A	431/999Average	86,863 miles	921 vehicles
N/A	N/A	430/999Average	95,587 miles	755 vehicles
N/A	N/A	429/999Average	89,212 miles	6,444 vehicles
N/A	N/A	427/999Average	91,214 miles	969 vehicles

How reliable is the CITROEN BERLINGO?

Based on 6,116 MOT tests from 466 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore.

Vehicles

466

MOT tests

6,116

Pass rate

72.9%

Median mileage

101,562 mi

Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are inspection findings from this sample. They are not a statement that every CITROEN BERLINGO has the same fault. The median VehicleScore in this sample is 610 out of 999.

Common CITROEN BERLINGO MOT problems

These groups combine equivalent MOT comments, such as the same tyre note on different corners. Counts are comment occurrences in the sample, not a percentage of cars.

Tyre wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 1,204 advisory comments and 61 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record tyres that were worn, damaged, or close to the legal tread depth when the car was inspected.

What to inspect

Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.

Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT/WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (E))

Brake pad wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 296 advisory comments and 28 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record brake pads that were worn or below the inspection limit.

What to inspect

Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.

Example MOT wording: FRONT BRAKE PAD(S) WEARING THIN (1.1.13 (A) (II))

Lamp and bulb faults

VehicleScore MOT data includes 274 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record a lamp or bulb other than a headlamp or indicator.

What to inspect

Switch on the side, brake, fog, and number-plate lamps.

Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE FRONT POSITION LAMP NOT WORKING (4.2.1 (A) (II))

Oil leak

VehicleScore MOT data includes 239 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record an oil leak noted by the tester. Shock absorber misting is counted as a damper issue, not as an engine oil leak.

What to inspect

Look under the engine for fresh oil, and check the oil level.

Example MOT wording: OIL LEAK, BUT NOT EXCESSIVE (8.4.1 (A) (I))

Brake disc wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 119 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record brake discs that were worn, scored, pitted, or corroded.

What to inspect

Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.

Example MOT wording: FRONT BRAKE DISC WORN, PITTED OR SCORED, BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED (1.1.14 (A) (II))

Coil spring issues

VehicleScore MOT data includes 100 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record coil springs that were corroded, fractured, or otherwise defective. They are counted separately from shock absorbers.

What to inspect

Look for a broken or heavily corroded spring and compare the ride height on both sides.

Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURED OR BROKEN (5.3.1 (B) (I))

Registration plate condition

VehicleScore MOT data includes 57 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record a number plate that was deteriorated, insecure, or did not meet the plate rules.

What to inspect

Check both plates are secure, clean, and clearly readable.

Example MOT wording: FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE DETERIORATED BUT NOT LIKELY TO BE MISREAD (0.1 (B))

CITROEN BERLINGO MOT reliability by year

A model year is only commented on when VehicleScore has at least 5 vehicles from that year.

Year	Vehicles	MOT tests	Pass rate	Recurring issues seen
2026	9	0	—	No recurring grouped MOT issue in this year sample
2023	11	13	76.9%	Brake pad wear, Brake disc wear
2022	10	25	80%	Brake pad wear, Tyre wear
2021	16	56	82.1%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2020	13	64	75%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2019	31	193	79.8%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2018	24	173	76.3%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2017	30	260	76.5%	Tyre wear, Lamp and bulb faults
2016	29	279	76%	Tyre wear, Suspension arm issues
2015	41	489	70.1%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2014	23	301	71.4%	Tyre wear, Lamp and bulb faults
2013	22	290	73.8%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2012	23	359	71.3%	Tyre wear, Indicator faults
2011	23	346	73.1%	Tyre wear, Oil leak
2010	24	459	68.8%	Tyre wear, Oil leak
2009	23	449	73.1%	Tyre wear, Oil leak
2008	14	296	71.6%	Tyre wear, Lamp and bulb faults
2007	15	350	72%	Tyre wear, Oil leak
2006	11	240	72.9%	Tyre wear, Corrosion
2005	14	327	72.2%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2004	10	236	73.7%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear
2003	12	324	76.2%	Tyre wear, Coil spring issues

What to check when buying a used CITROEN BERLINGO

This is an inspection checklist based on MOT comments in the VehicleScore sample. It does not mean the car you are looking at has these defects.

Tyre wear. Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.
Brake pad wear. Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.
Lamp and bulb faults. Switch on the side, brake, fog, and number-plate lamps.
Oil leak. Look under the engine for fresh oil, and check the oil level.
Brake disc wear. Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.
Coil spring issues. Look for a broken or heavily corroded spring and compare the ride height on both sides.
Registration plate condition. Check both plates are secure, clean, and clearly readable.

Buying a CITROEN BERLINGO?

Common problems tell you what can affect CITROEN BERLINGOs generally. VehicleScore can check the history of the actual car you're considering.

Where does this data come from?

VehicleScore analyses MOT histories from vehicles in its own dataset. Sample sizes vary by model, and a small sample is labelled as such. MOT data records roadworthiness and inspection defects. It does not capture every mechanical or electronic problem a car can have, and a comment on one test is not proof that the model has an inherent fault.

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