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CITROEN BERLINGO (2001)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 1,739 real MOT tests in 2024.

MOT Pass Rate

69%

Total Tests (2024)

1,739

Avg Mileage

122,442 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£1,922

Is the 2001 CITROEN BERLINGO reliable?

Below average reliability. Budget extra for maintenance and repairs. That's 13 points below the national average of 82%. It falls below the CITROEN brand average of 79%.

At 23 years old, 69% of CITROEN BERLINGOs from 2001 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 1,739 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 122,442 miles.

How does the 2001 CITROEN BERLINGO compare?

Rank among all 2001 cars258th out of 362(top 71%)
Rank among all CITROEN models480th out of 599(top 80%)
vs national average-13% (82% avg)
vs 2001 cars average-4% (73% avg)
vs CITROEN average-10% (79% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2001 CITROEN BERLINGO has 122,442 miles on the clock, which is below the expected 170,200 miles for a 23-year-old car. This suggests lighter use than average, which generally means less wear on major components.

Best year to buy a CITROEN BERLINGO?

The most reliable year is the 2019 model with a 85% MOT pass rate, while the 2002 model has the lowest at 68%. The 2001 sits between the two at 69%.

How much does a 2001 CITROEN BERLINGO cost to run?

Fuel (Petrol, 1360cc)
£1,137
🏛️Road Tax
£30
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs

Higher than average due to low pass rate

£700
Total per year£1,922
Per month£160/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

CITROEN BERLINGO by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202288%4022,794 mi
202184%11,79943,777 mi
202084%25,91953,291 mi
201985%24,27760,954 mi
201880%22,22375,267 mi
201779%21,86985,386 mi
201678%24,87290,099 mi
201576%27,23498,527 mi
201475%26,117104,847 mi
201374%23,269111,496 mi
201273%18,544114,687 mi
201172%14,747121,745 mi
201072%13,985126,290 mi
200971%15,121121,601 mi
200870%10,829120,329 mi
200770%9,849117,343 mi
200671%9,512119,849 mi
200568%7,304119,897 mi
200470%6,926121,267 mi
200370%5,200120,274 mi
200268%3,018119,697 mi
200169%1,739122,442 mi
200069%768124,445 mi
199969%592115,462 mi
199874%529116,958 mi
199770%226148,906 mi

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About the 2001 CITROEN BERLINGO

The 2001 CITROEN BERLINGO is a small family car with a 1360cc petrol engine. 1,739 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a reasonably common sight on UK roads. Among all cars from 2001, the average MOT pass rate is 73%, and this model falls short of that benchmark.

With an average of 122,442 miles at 23 years old, CITROEN BERLINGO owners tend to use this car less than the typical driver.

2001 CITROEN BERLINGO Fuel Costs

The 1360cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 42 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,137 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2001 CITROEN BERLINGO?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,922 160/month), broken down as £1137 fuel, £30 road tax, £55 MOT, and £700 predicted repairs. The higher repair estimate reflects the 69% MOT pass rate. Cars in this bracket tend to need work on suspension, brakes, and emissions components.

CITROEN BERLINGO Reliability Trend

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

Buying a Used 2001 CITROEN BERLINGO

At 23 years old, the CITROEN BERLINGO is firmly in budget territory. Purchase prices are low, but check for rust, worn suspension bushes, and electrical gremlins. A full service history is especially valuable at this age. If you're flexible on year, the 2019 model has the highest pass rate at 85%.

Alternatives to the 2001 CITROEN BERLINGO

If reliability is your priority, there are 2 similar cars with a higher MOT pass rate. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines: