MOT failure data · 2025
Citroen Berlingo MOT problems
Across every Citroen Berlingo that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was position lamp not working, on 6.9% of failure items. The broadest problem area was lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment at 31.86%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.
Most common Citroen Berlingo MOT failures
| # | Recorded defect | Area | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 6.9% |
| 2 | Joints constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | Body, chassis, structure | 6.2% |
| 3 | Stop lamp not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.28% |
| 4 | Coil spring fractured or broken | Suspension | 4.9% |
| 5 | Tread depth tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 4.85% |
| 6 | Registration plate lamp(s) inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.91% |
| 7 | Brake pads less than 1.5 mm thick | Brakes | 3.28% |
| 8 | Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively | Visibility | 3.12% |
| 9 | Ball joint ball joint excessively worn | Suspension | 2.82% |
| 10 | Headlamp not working on dipped beam | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 2.51% |
Shares are of all recorded failure items for this model, so they sum to less than 100% — a single failed test often records several defects, and the long tail below the top 10 is not shown.
What this means if you are buying one
Use it as a viewing checklist. If you are looking at a Citroen Berlingo, these are the areas worth inspecting and worth asking about — and worth reading the car's own MOT history for, since a defect that keeps reappearing as an advisory is a better signal than any model-wide average.
The MOT record also has hard limits: it does not check the engine, clutch or gearbox, and it says nothing about outstanding finance, insurance write-off history, stolen markers or whether the mileage is genuine. Our used Citroen Berlingo buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.
Checking a specific Citroen Berlingo?
Enter its registration for finance, write-off, stolen, mileage and keeper history.
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Citroen Berlingo MOT FAQs
What does a Citroen Berlingo most commonly fail its MOT on?
The single most recorded defect on Citroen Berlingo cars failing their 2025 MOT was "position lamp not working", appearing on 6.9% of failure items.
Does this mean my Citroen Berlingo will fail?
No. This is what testers recorded across every Citroen Berlingo that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The Citroen Berlingo passed 69.15% of its initial tests.
How do I see a specific Citroen Berlingo's MOT history?
Enter its registration on our free MOT history check to see that car's own test results, advisories and recorded mileages.
See also: Citroen Berlingo MOT pass rate · used Citroen Berlingo buying guide · free MOT history check
Defect counts from the DVSA MOT Anonymised test-item data for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, failure items only — advisories and minor defects excluded), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.