Citroen Berlingo

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 26 model years from 326,508 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

74%

Total Tests

326,508

Highest Pass Rate

2019 (85%)

Years Covered

About the Citroen Berlingo

The Citroen Berlingo was MOT tested 326,508 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 26 model years (1997 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 74%. That's 8 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 model has the highest pass rate at 85% from 24,277 tests. The 2002 model has the lowest at 68%. With a 17 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Citroen Berlingos pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 7 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

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)

£1,220

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£1,825

Per month£152/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.88p petrol and 199.52p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 5 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2022 details

How reliable is the Citroen Berlingo?

vs average of all models-8% (82% avg)

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

Best to worst year spread17 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

Questions about the Citroen Berlingo

Is the Citroen Berlingo reliable?

Across its 26 model years in our data (1997 to 2022), the Citroen Berlingo averages a 74% MOT pass rate, from 326,508 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 8 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2019 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 85%.

Which year Citroen Berlingo has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 Citroen Berlingo has the highest MOT pass rate at 85%, while the 2002 model has the lowest at 68%, a 17 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.