2006 Citroën Berlingo · 20,357 MOT tests
2006 Citroën Berlingo reliability
2006 Citroën Berlingos fail 47.7% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 22 Berlingo years (20,357 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Berlingos: 41.9%)
- 47.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Berlingos: 41.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 114,585
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 20,357
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- 2007 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 5.1% of tests fail here (88% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 30% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Citroën Berlingo
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics24.2%
- Suspension19.2%
- Brakes12.1%
- Body, chassis and structure11.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.5%
- Tyres8.5%
- Steering5.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 6.44%
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 6.34%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.22%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
CV joint boot split or insecure 3.83%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.43%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.4%
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 (19.73%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.07%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (11.79%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.17%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.59%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (5.59%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Citroën Berlingo reliable?
2006 Citroën Berlingos fail 47.7% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 22 Berlingo years (20,357 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Citroën Berlingo MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (6.44% of tests), stop lamp not working (6.34% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.22% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Citroën Berlingo have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2006 Citroën Berlingo shows 114,585 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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