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CITROEN BERLINGO (2011)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 14,747 real MOT tests in 2024.

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MOT Pass Rate

72%

Total Tests (2024)

14,747

Avg Mileage

121,745 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£1,827

Is the 2011 CITROEN BERLINGO reliable?

Average reliability. Expect some repairs as it ages. That's 10 points below the national average of 82%. It falls below the CITROEN brand average of 79%.

At 13 years old, 72% of CITROEN BERLINGOs from 2011 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 14,747 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 121,745 miles.

How does the 2011 CITROEN BERLINGO compare?

Rank among all 2011 cars524th out of 615(top 85%)
Rank among all CITROEN models397th out of 599(top 66%)
vs national average-10% (82% avg)
vs 2011 cars average-5% (77% avg)
vs CITROEN average-7% (79% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2011 CITROEN BERLINGO has 121,745 miles on the clock, which is above the expected 96,200 miles for a 13-year-old car. Higher-mileage cars often have more motorway miles, which is generally less harmful than stop-start urban driving.

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 2011 sits between the two at 72%.

How much does a 2011 CITROEN BERLINGO cost to run?

⛽Fuel (Petrol, 1560cc)
£1,137
🏛️Road Tax
£135
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs

Higher than average due to low pass rate

£500
Total per year£1,827
Per month£152/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 2011 CITROEN BERLINGO

The 2011 CITROEN BERLINGO is a small family car with a 1560cc petrol engine. 14,747 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it one of the most commonly tested cars on UK roads. It sits in the bottom 85% of 2011 cars for MOT pass rates.

With an average of 121,745 miles at 13 years old, CITROEN BERLINGO owners cover more miles than the average driver.

2011 CITROEN BERLINGO Fuel Costs

The 1560cc 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 2011 CITROEN BERLINGO?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,827 (£152/month), broken down as £1137 fuel, £135 road tax, £55 MOT, and £500 predicted repairs. Repair costs are moderate, reflecting the 72% pass rate. Keeping on top of servicing will help avoid surprises.

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 2011 CITROEN BERLINGO

At 13 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%. With 14,747 MOT tests in our data, there's strong statistical confidence in these figures.

Alternatives to the 2011 CITROEN BERLINGO

If reliability is your priority, there are 3 similar cars with a higher MOT pass rate. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines: