Citroen Berlingo MOT Results

Registered in 2008
53.0% pass rate
from 7,885 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2008 vans and highlighted areas where the Citroen Berlingo is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 8.5% fail on Stop lamp (36% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 4.2% fail on Electrical equipment (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 3.6% fail on Horn (3 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.60% fail on Battery(ies) (130% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.063% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.013% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 4.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (22% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 3.5% fail on Direction indicators (22% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 3.5% fail on Flashing type (22% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 3.0% fail on Individual direction indicators (54% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.46% fail on Side repeaters (51% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.19% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.013% fail on Switch
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim (15% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim (16% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.34% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamps (22% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp (19% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.076% fail on Headlamp levelling device (65% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.025% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (63% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (63% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.99% fail on Rear fog lamp (64% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.013% fail on Switch
    • 0.27% fail on Position lamps (43% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.25% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.013% fail on Switch
    • 0.10% fail on Hazard warning (73% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.10% fail on Switch (73% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.051% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.038% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.013% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.038% fail on Rear reflectors (91% better than other 2008 vans)
  • 16% fail on Suspension (16% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 6.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (11% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 2.5% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 2.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (42% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (36% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.75% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (84% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.051% fail on Pins and bushes (96% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.051% fail on Linkage (88% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.025% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 4.7% fail on Suspension arms (26% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 2.8% fail on Ball joint (18% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.81% fail on Ball joint dust cover (39% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.025% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.025% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.2% fail on Springs
      • 4.1% fail on Coil springs (78% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 4.1% fail on Coil spring (76% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.10% fail on Mounting (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.038% fail on Torsion bars (12 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.025% fail on Torsion bar (10 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.013% fail on Attachment bracket
    • 1.8% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.81% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (71% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.46% fail on Other suspension component (38% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.063% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.051% fail on Ball joint dust cover (77% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.025% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.32% fail on Axles (3 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.20% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.063% fail on Axle (3 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.038% fail on Stub axle (12 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.013% fail on Swivel joints/housing
    • 0.23% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.051% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.051% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.19% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.089% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.076% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.038% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.16% fail on Shock absorbers (79% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.038% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 6.7% fail on Transmission (70% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 6.5% fail on Drive shafts (98% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 6.5% fail on Joints (100% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.013% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.013% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.20% fail on Prop shafts (71% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.20% fail on Joints
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.37% fail on Fuel system (41% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.076% fail on Pipe
      • 0.038% fail on Tank (77% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.025% fail on System
      • 0.013% fail on Hose
    • 0.36% fail on Integral vehicle structure (77% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.36% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (77% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.36% fail on Doors (47% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.20% fail on Door condition
        • 0.013% fail on Hinge
      • 0.076% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.051% fail on Door condition
        • 0.025% fail on Catch
      • 0.063% fail on Front passenger's door (77% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.063% fail on Door condition (76% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.24% fail on Seats
      • 0.16% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.076% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.20% fail on Chassis (80% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Chassis condition (81% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.013% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.19% fail on Spare wheel (120% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Carrier (130% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.076% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.19% fail on Body (68% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Other body component (58% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.025% fail on Body condition
      • 0.025% fail on Panel (86% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.10% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.089% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.013% fail on Bracket
    • 0.089% fail on Bumpers (63% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.076% fail on Boot lid (3 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.063% fail on Boot lid condition (4 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.013% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.051% fail on Load security
      • 0.038% fail on Loading door
      • 0.013% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.013% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.051% fail on Undertray
    • 0.038% fail on Towbar
      • 0.013% fail on Coupling
      • 0.013% fail on Safety device
      • 0.013% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.013% fail on Cabs
      • 0.013% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.013% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 10% fail on Brakes (41% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 4.1% fail on Brake performance (59% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance (31% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (30% better than other 2008 vans)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (30% better than other 2008 vans)
          • 0.48% fail on Service brake imbalance (35% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.013% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.89% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.76% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.013% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (84% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (84% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.013% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.013% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.68% fail on Parking brake performance (75% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.65% fail on Rbt (76% better than other 2008 vans)
          • 0.58% fail on Parking brake performance (76% better than other 2008 vans)
          • 0.038% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.025% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (88% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.025% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.025% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.013% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.013% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.10% fail on Brake performance not tested (70% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (37% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (37% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads (36% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums (31% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs (31% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.013% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.22% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (61% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.16% fail on Cable (57% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.025% fail on Lever
        • 0.013% fail on Linkage
        • 0.013% fail on Relay lever
    • 1.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 1.3% fail on Load sensing valves (4 times worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (73% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.75% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.65% fail on Pedal (45% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.10% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.34% fail on Hydraulic systems (120% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.089% fail on Reservoirs (190% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.076% fail on Valves (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.013% fail on Servos
    • 0.29% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.18% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.051% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (75% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.13% fail on Parking brake control (80% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Lever (80% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.013% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.013% fail on Other components
  • 7.5% fail on Visibility (20% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 3.9% fail on Wipers
    • 3.3% fail on Washers (27% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.38% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.36% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.025% fail on Window
    • 0.30% fail on View to rear (61% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.30% fail on Mirrors (60% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.051% fail on Bonnet (77% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.025% fail on Driver's view
  • 6.9% fail on Tyres (12% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 4.4% fail on Tread depth (19% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.22% fail on Size/type
  • 6.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.7% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.7% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (64% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (46% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 1.2% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (39% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.56% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.11% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.038% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.013% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.013% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.013% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.038% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 1.8% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.49% fail on Catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.20% fail on Emissions not tested (160% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.063% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.67% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.52% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.076% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.076% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.025% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.013% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.013% fail on Undertray
  • 6.7% fail on Steering (13% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 3.3% fail on Steering linkage components (26% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 3.1% fail on Track rod end (27% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.038% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.025% fail on Other components
        • 0.025% fail on Steering component
      • 0.013% fail on Locking devices
    • 2.6% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 2.5% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Operation (3 times worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.93% fail on Power steering (60% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.38% fail on Other components (96% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.24% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.22% fail on Operation
      • 0.10% fail on Rams (3 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.025% fail on Pump
    • 0.15% fail on Steering play
      • 0.15% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.13% fail on Steering wheel (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.038% fail on Steering column
    • 0.038% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.038% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.013% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.013% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 2.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (22% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 1.5% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts (45% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.72% fail on Condition
      • 0.42% fail on Prescribed areas (69% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.051% fail on Requirements
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment
    • 0.038% fail on Airbags
      • 0.038% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.37% fail on Identification of the vehicle (55% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.37% fail on Registration plates (55% better than other 2008 vans)
  • 0.16% fail on Road Wheels (53% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.15% fail on Attachment
    • 0.013% fail on Condition
  • 0.013% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.013% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.013% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.013% fail on Doors
      • 0.013% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
  • 0.013% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.013% fail on Anchorages