Citroen Berlingo MOT Results

Registered in 1998
53.9% pass rate
from 258 tests in 2021
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 1998 vans and highlighted areas where the Citroen Berlingo is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Suspension
    • 6.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.3% fail on Springs
      • 4.3% fail on Coil springs (3 times worse than other 1998 vans)
        • 4.3% fail on Coil spring (3 times worse than other 1998 vans)
    • 4.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.3% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 1998 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 3.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.9% fail on Linkage ball joints (9 times worse than other 1998 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (9 times worse than other 1998 vans)
      • 0.78% fail on Ball joint dust cover (10 times worse than other 1998 vans)
      • 0.39% fail on Linkage
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint
    • 3.1% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 1998 vans)
      • 3.1% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 1998 vans)
    • 2.3% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.78% fail on Macpherson strut (6 times worse than other 1998 vans)
      • 0.39% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.78% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.78% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.39% fail on Axles
      • 0.39% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 18% fail on Brakes
    • 13% fail on Brake performance
      • 7.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 7.4% fail on Rbt
          • 6.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 7.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 7.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 5.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.39% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.1% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 1.6% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.78% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.39% fail on Pedal
      • 0.39% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.78% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.78% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (6 times worse than other 1998 vans)
    • 0.78% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.78% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.78% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.39% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.39% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.39% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.39% fail on Lever
    • 0.39% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.39% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.39% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.39% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 5.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 5.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 4.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.39% fail on Side repeaters
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.39% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.78% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.78% fail on Switch
    • 0.78% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.78% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.78% fail on Electrical equipment (80% better than other 1998 vans)
      • 0.39% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.39% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 14% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 4.3% fail on Transmission
      • 4.3% fail on Drive shafts
        • 4.3% fail on Joints
    • 2.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.9% fail on Chassis
      • 1.9% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.78% fail on Spare wheel (7 times worse than other 1998 vans)
      • 0.78% fail on Carrier (14 times worse than other 1998 vans)
    • 0.39% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.39% fail on Pipe
    • 0.39% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.39% fail on Body
      • 0.39% fail on Other body component
  • 9.3% fail on Visibility
    • 6.2% fail on Wipers
    • 3.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.39% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.39% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.39% fail on View to rear
      • 0.39% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.8% fail on Tyres
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
    • 1.6% fail on Size/type (4 times worse than other 1998 vans)
  • 5.0% fail on Steering
    • 2.7% fail on Steering gear
      • 2.7% fail on Steering rack
    • 2.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.3% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint
  • 3.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.39% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.2% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.78% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.39% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 1.2% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.2% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 3.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.9% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.6% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.78% fail on Condition
    • 1.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (10 times worse than other 1998 vans)