2000 Citroen Berlingo — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2000 Citroen Berlingo passed 69.3% of its 3,733 recorded MOT tests. Against vans of a similar age (29.7% fail rate), the 2000 Berlingo comes out 1.0pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.5% of tests against 13.9% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are service brake performance, stop lamp and wipers — service brake performance alone was recorded 280 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 23.7% in the 0-30k band and 31.6% in the 150k+ band, a 7.9-point spread.
Fuel type barely separates them — diesel fails 30.6% of the time against 31.2% for petrol.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 36.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 18.5% | 690 |
| 2 | Suspension | 13.9% | 520 |
| 3 | Brakes | 13.7% | 511 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 9.9% | 370 |
| 5 | Visibility | 7.5% | 279 |
| 6 | Steering | 6.2% | 231 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Service brake performance | 280 |
| 2 | Stop lamp | 275 |
| 3 | Wipers | 238 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 230 |
| 5 | Joints | 171 |
| 6 | Exhaust system | 159 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 36.1% | 1,347 |
| 2 | Suspension | 28.6% | 1,069 |
| 3 | Tyres | 27.2% | 1,015 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 26.3% | 982 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 21.7% | 809 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 18.4% | 688 |
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 | 59 | 23.7% |
| 30-60k | 230 | 26.1% |
| 60-90k | 666 | 27.8% |
| 90-120k | 877 | 31.5% |
| 120-150k | 847 | 32.5% |
| 150k+ | 1,018 | 31.6% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 3,158 | 30.6% |
| Petrol | 571 | 31.2% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,094 | 31.1% |
| 2022 | 864 | 30.1% |
| 2023 | 734 | 30.9% |
| 2024 | 567 | 31.0% |
| 2025 | 474 | 30.2% |
What to check before buying a 2000 Berlingo
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 18.5% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (18.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (13.9% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Brakes (13.7% 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 2000 Citroen Berlingos pass their MOT?
69.3% of the 3,733 2000 Citroen Berlingo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 30.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 Citroen Berlingo?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.5% of tests, followed by suspension (13.9%).
Does the 2000 Berlingo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 23.7% in the 0-30k band to 31.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,733 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.