2021 Citroën Berlingo · 4,935 MOT tests
2021 Citroën Berlingo reliability
2021 Citroën Berlingos fail 27.7% of first MOT tests, 87% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 21 of 22 Berlingo years (4,935 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Berlingos: 41.9%)
- 27.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Berlingos: 41.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 87% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 40,558
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,935
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 72% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does worse)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 16% of tests fail here (309% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Citroën Berlingo
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics16%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.9%
- Brakes6.1%
- Tyres5.6%
- Body, chassis and structure1.2%
- Seat belts and airbags1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
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.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.96%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.92%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 2.15%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.78%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.7%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.74%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.57%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.12%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.42%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.28%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.18%)
Other years
Every Citroën Berlingo year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2021 Citroën Berlingo reliable?
2021 Citroën Berlingos fail 27.7% of first MOT tests, 87% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 21 of 22 Berlingo years (4,935 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Citroën Berlingo MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.01% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (2.96% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.92% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Citroën Berlingo have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Citroën Berlingo shows 40,558 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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