2008 Citroën Berlingo · 21,475 MOT tests
2008 Citroën Berlingo reliability
2008 Citroën Berlingos fail 49% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 22 Berlingo years (21,475 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
- 15% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 113,200
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 21,475
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- 2009 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 6.7% of tests fail here (88% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Citroën Berlingo
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics28%
- Suspension17.7%
- Brakes11.7%
- Body, chassis and structure11.5%
- Tyres8.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 7.67%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 6.31%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
CV joint boot split or insecure 6.29%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Horn not working 5.53%
A non-working horn removes a key warning tool for other road users, so it must be repaired before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.72%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.54%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.19%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (17.69%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.49%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.76%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.22%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.96%)
Other years
Every Citroën Berlingo year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Citroën Berlingo reliable?
2008 Citroën Berlingos fail 49% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 22 Berlingo years (21,475 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Citroën Berlingo MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (7.67% of tests), position lamp not working (6.31% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (6.29% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Citroën Berlingo have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Citroën Berlingo shows 113,200 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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