Is the Citroen Berlingo reliable?

The Citroen Berlingo has an average MOT pass rate of 74% across 26 years, based on 326,508 tests in 2026. That's 8 points below the national average of 82%. The most reliable year is 2022 with a 88% pass rate.

Which year Citroen Berlingo is best?

The 2022 Citroen Berlingo has the highest MOT pass rate at 88%, while the 2005 model has the lowest at 68%. There's a 20 percentage point spread between the best and worst years.

Citroen Berlingo

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 26 years from 326,508 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

74%

Total Tests

326,508

Best Year

2022 (88%)

Years Covered

About the Citroen Berlingo

The Citroen Berlingo has been tested 326,508 times in 2026 MOT data across 26 model years (1997 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 74%. That's 8 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel and petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 2022 model is the most reliable with a 88% pass rate from 40 tests. The 2005 model has the lowest at 68%. With a 20 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.

Reliability Trend

Newer CITROEN BERLINGOs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 7 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1997) averages 148,906 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 22,794 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Citroen brand average of 79%, the Berlingo is 5 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Citroen models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1499cc)

£905

Road Tax

£195

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£1,505

Per month£125/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2022 details

How reliable is the Citroen Berlingo?

vs national average-8% (82% avg)

vs Citroen brand average-5% (79% avg)

Best to worst year spread20 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Citroen Berlingo by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2022	88%	40	22,794 mi
2021	84%	11,799	43,777 mi
2020	84%	25,919	53,291 mi
2019	85%	24,277	60,954 mi
2018	80%	22,223	75,267 mi
2017	79%	21,869	85,386 mi
2016	78%	24,872	90,099 mi
2015	76%	27,234	98,527 mi
2014	75%	26,117	104,847 mi
2013	74%	23,269	111,496 mi
2012	73%	18,544	114,687 mi
2011	72%	14,747	121,745 mi
2010	72%	13,985	126,290 mi
2009	71%	15,121	121,601 mi
2008	70%	10,829	120,329 mi
2007	70%	9,849	117,343 mi
2006	71%	9,512	119,849 mi
2005	68%	7,304	119,897 mi
2004	70%	6,926	121,267 mi
2003	70%	5,200	120,274 mi
2002	68%	3,018	119,697 mi
2001	69%	1,739	122,442 mi
2000	69%	768	124,445 mi
1999	69%	592	115,462 mi
1998	74%	529	116,958 mi
1997	70%	226	148,906 mi