2021 Citroen Berlingo 1000 Driver — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,964 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Citroen Berlingo 1000 Driver, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 83.7% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 12.5% | 246 |
| 2 | Visibility | 8.8% | 172 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.8% | 113 |
| 4 | Tyres | 4.4% | 87 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.8% | 16 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 14 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 159 |
| 2 | Headlamp | 133 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 133 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 106 |
| 5 | Washers | 52 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 43 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 24.3% | 478 |
| 2 | Brakes | 23.3% | 457 |
| 3 | Visibility | 7.5% | 147 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 5.4% | 106 |
| 5 | Other defects | 3.9% | 77 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.4% | 27 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 391 | 12.5% |
| 30-60k | 1,166 | 17.9% |
| 60-90k | 343 | 16.0% |
| 90-120k | 47 | 12.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,044 | 18.9% |
| 2025 | 890 | 13.5% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Berlingo 1000 Driver
Before buying a 2021 Citroen Berlingo 1000 Driver, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 12.5% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (12.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (8.8% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Brakes (5.8% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2021 Citroen Berlingo 1000 Drivers pass their MOT?
83.7% of the 1,964 2021 Citroen Berlingo 1000 Driver MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 16.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Citroen Berlingo 1000 Driver?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.5% of tests, followed by visibility (8.8%).
Does the 2021 Berlingo 1000 Driver get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.5% in the 0-30k band to 12.8% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,964 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.