2001 Citroën Berlingo · 3,910 MOT tests
2001 Citroën Berlingo reliability
2001 Citroën Berlingos fail 48% of first MOT tests, 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 22 Berlingo years (3,910 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Berlingos: 41.9%)
- 48%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Berlingos: 41.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 13% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- 118,585
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,910
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2001 against the years either side
- 2000 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does better)
- 2002 cars: 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 6.2% of tests fail here (74% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 50% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2001 car carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
Common problems
What fails on a 2001 Citroën Berlingo
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics25%
- Suspension17.5%
- Brakes17%
- Body, chassis and structure14.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10.2%
- Tyres7.1%
- Steering6.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 6.34%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 6.06%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 4.73%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.55%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Exhaust has major gas leak 3.84%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 3.61%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (19.44%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.68%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (14.17%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.76%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.69%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (8.67%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2001 Citroën Berlingo reliable?
2001 Citroën Berlingos fail 48% of first MOT tests, 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 22 Berlingo years (3,910 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2001 Citroën Berlingo MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (6.34% of tests), stop lamp not working (6.06% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (4.73% of tests).
How many miles should a 2001 Citroën Berlingo have done?
At its MOT aged about 21, a typical 2001 Citroën Berlingo shows 118,585 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2001 car?
A car first registered in 2001 carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
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