2002 Citroën Berlingo · 6,626 MOT tests
2002 Citroën Berlingo reliability
2002 Citroën Berlingos fail 48.7% of first MOT tests, 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 22 Berlingo years (6,626 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Berlingos: 41.9%)
- 48.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Berlingos: 41.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 12% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- 115,202
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,626
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2002 against the years either side
- 2001 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does better)
- 2003 cars: 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 5.5% of tests fail here (62% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 52% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2002 car carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
Common problems
What fails on a 2002 Citroën Berlingo
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics24.7%
- Suspension20%
- Brakes16.3%
- Body, chassis and structure13.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.7%
- Tyres7.7%
- Steering6.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 6.69%
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 6.55%
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 5.34%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.01%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.86%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Exhaust has major gas leak 3.56%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (18.08%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.74%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (15.97%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.09%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.53%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (8.09%)
Other years
Every Citroën Berlingo year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2002 Citroën Berlingo reliable?
2002 Citroën Berlingos fail 48.7% of first MOT tests, 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 22 Berlingo years (6,626 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2002 Citroën Berlingo MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (6.69% of tests), stop lamp not working (6.55% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (5.34% of tests).
How many miles should a 2002 Citroën Berlingo have done?
At its MOT aged about 20, a typical 2002 Citroën Berlingo shows 115,202 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2002 car?
A car first registered in 2002 carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
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