2020 Citroën Berlingo · 21,917 MOT tests
2020 Citroën Berlingo reliability
2020 Citroën Berlingos fail 27.2% of first MOT tests, 72% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 22 Berlingo years (21,917 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Berlingos: 41.9%)
- 27.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Berlingos: 41.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 72% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 46,530
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 21,917
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 70% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- 2021 cars: 87% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 11.2% of tests fail here (203% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Citroën Berlingo
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics12.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors11.2%
- Brakes5.7%
- Tyres5.6%
- Body, chassis and structure1.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.1%
- Suspension0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 5.11%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.67%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.25%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.62%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.52%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Registration plate lamp not working 1.3%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.91%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.53%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.75%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.46%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.46%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.22%)
Other years
Every Citroën Berlingo year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Citroën Berlingo reliable?
2020 Citroën Berlingos fail 27.2% of first MOT tests, 72% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 22 Berlingo years (21,917 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Citroën Berlingo MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (5.11% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.67% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (2.25% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Citroën Berlingo have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Citroën Berlingo shows 46,530 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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