2004 Citroën Berlingo · 14,204 MOT tests
2004 Citroën Berlingo reliability
2004 Citroën Berlingos fail 49% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 22 Berlingo years (14,204 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Berlingos: 41.9%)
- 49%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Berlingos: 41.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 116,089
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 14,204
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2004 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- 2005 cars: 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 7.6% of tests fail here (135% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 33% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2004 car carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
Common problems
What fails on a 2004 Citroën Berlingo
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics26.9%
- Suspension20.2%
- Brakes14.6%
- Body, chassis and structure11.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.9%
- Tyres7.8%
- Seat belts and airbags7.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 6.96%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 6.23%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Horn not working 5.03%
A non-working horn removes a key warning tool for other road users, so it must be repaired before driving.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 4.26%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.14%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 4.04%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (17.55%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.48%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (14.43%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.32%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.85%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (6.08%)
Other years
Every Citroën Berlingo year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2004 Citroën Berlingo reliable?
2004 Citroën Berlingos fail 49% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 22 Berlingo years (14,204 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2004 Citroën Berlingo MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (6.96% of tests), position lamp not working (6.23% of tests), horn not working (5.03% of tests).
How many miles should a 2004 Citroën Berlingo have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2004 Citroën Berlingo shows 116,089 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2004 car?
A car first registered in 2004 carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
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